Korea-North

Country Korea-North
Capital Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Currency North Korean won(KPW)
Languages Korean

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Introduction

An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan beginning in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War. Five years later, Japan formally annexed the entire peninsula. Following World War II, Korea was split with the northern half coming under Soviet-sponsored Communist control. After failing in the Korean War (1950-53) to conquer the US-backed Republic of Korea (ROK) in the southern portion by force, North Korea (DPRK), under its founder President KIM Il Sung, adopted a policy of ostensible diplomatic and economic "self-reliance" as a check against outside influence. The DPRK demonized the US as the ultimate threat to its social system through state-funded propaganda, and molded political, economic, and military policies around the core ideological objective of eventual unification of Korea under Pyongyang's control. KIM's son, the current ruler KIM Jong Il, was officially designated as his father's successor in 1980, assuming a growing political and managerial role until the elder KIM's death in 1994. After decades of economic mismanagement and resource misallocation, the DPRK since the mid-1990s has relied heavily on international aid to feed its population. North Korea's history of regional military provocations, proliferation of military-related items, long-range missile development, WMD programs including tests of nuclear devices in 2006 and 2009, and massive conventional armed forces are of major concern to the international community.

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North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting - The New Indian ExpressNorth Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting  The New Indian Express
North Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting - The Japan TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting  The Japan Times
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - The HinduTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  The Hindu
North Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight - FirstpostNorth Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight  Firstpost
This powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C - india.comThis powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C  india.com
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says - ThePrintNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says  ThePrint
Russia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting - The Economic TimesRussia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting  The Economic Times
Russia’s ambassador to North Korea dies - Al Arabiya EnglishRussia’s ambassador to North Korea dies  Al Arabiya English
North Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul - Mathrubhumi EnglishNorth Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul  Mathrubhumi English
North Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks - BleepingComputerNorth Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks  BleepingComputer
'Complete denuclearisation' of North Korea remains US policy, says envoy - TRT World'Complete denuclearisation' of North Korea remains US policy, says envoy  TRT World
Why pursuit of a free, unified Korea supports National Security Strategy - upi.comWhy pursuit of a free, unified Korea supports National Security Strategy  upi.com
Diplomatic Condolences: North Korea's Gesture to Russia - DevdiscourseDiplomatic Condolences: North Korea's Gesture to Russia  Devdiscourse
North Korea launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting  Anadolu Ajansi
Koryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset - 38 NorthKoryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset  38 North
South Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy  Ommcom News
Prospects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak - BLiTZ - Fears None But GodProspects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak  BLiTZ - Fears None But God
UNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says - NK NewsUNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says  NK News
Inside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close - Times of IndiaInside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close  Times of India
Ukrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage - DWUkrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage  DW
South Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy - Punjab News ExpressSouth Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy  Punjab News Express
Scammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives - DailyNKScammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives  DailyNK
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line - Al JazeeraSouth Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line  Al Jazeera
Pragmatic approach to 'END' initiative - The Korea TimesPragmatic approach to 'END' initiative  The Korea Times
North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting - NK NewsNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting  NK News
Breaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineBreaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival - DailyNKNorth Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival  DailyNK
North Korea-linked hackers exploit critical flaw through blockchain-based trojan - NK NewsNorth Korea-linked hackers exploit critical flaw through blockchain-based trojan  NK News
North Korea's Kim presides over key party meeting, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim presides over key party meeting, KCNA says  Reuters
North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect - ReutersNorth Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect  Reuters
North Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins - upi.comNorth Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins  upi.com
New EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea - Security AffairsNew EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea  Security Affairs
North Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says - NK NewsNorth Korean ‘comrades’ fighting for Russia deserve medals, Kursk governor says  NK News
South Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea  nhk.or.jp
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - ReutersTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  Reuters
North Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea  The Korea Herald
North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan - South China Morning PostNorth Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan  South China Morning Post
Russia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70 - The Moscow TimesRussia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70  The Moscow Times
US in talks for regular meeting on coordinating North Korea policy Archives - The Rahnuma DailyUS in talks for regular meeting on coordinating North Korea policy Archives  The Rahnuma Daily
Meeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyMeeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation' - The HinduNorth Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation'  The Hindu
North Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - AP NewsNorth Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  AP News
South Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea  The Hindu
North Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas  UNITED24 Media
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers - SecurityWeekReact2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers  SecurityWeek
North Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says - Space War NewsNorth Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says  Space War News
North Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand - DD NewsNorth Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand  DD News
North Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model - DailyNKNorth Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model  DailyNK
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border - The HinduNorth Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border  The Hindu
North Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme - NK NewsNorth Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme  NK News
North Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off - Khmer TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off  Khmer Times
North Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines  Anadolu Ajansi
Trump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S. - Korea JoongAng DailyTrump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia Joins Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Sudan, North Korea, and Venezuela Could Explode Into Travel Chaos Because of Major War in 2026 – You Won’t Believe Where You Should Never Visit Again: A New Report - Travel And Tour WorldRussia Joins Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Sudan, North Korea, and Venezuela Could Explode Into Travel Chaos Because of Major War in 2026 – You Won’t Believe Where You Should Never Visit Again: A New Report  Travel And Tour World
North Korea Announces New Beach Resort and Marathon for Chinese Tourists, Get the Details Here - Travel And Tour WorldNorth Korea Announces New Beach Resort and Marathon for Chinese Tourists, Get the Details Here  Travel And Tour World
North Korea begins ruling party meeting to prepare for key party congress - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea begins ruling party meeting to prepare for key party congress  Korea JoongAng Daily
New Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea - defenceconnect.com.auNew Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea  defenceconnect.com.au
Kim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting - The IndependentKim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting  The Independent
Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback - ????Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback  ????
Lee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End? - 38 NorthLee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End?  38 North
North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’ - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’  The Hindu
INTEL: North Korea’s Hwasong-20 ICBM Missile Emerges as New Strategic Threat to Indo-Pacific and U.S. - Army RecognitionINTEL: North Korea’s Hwasong-20 ICBM Missile Emerges as New Strategic Threat to Indo-Pacific and U.S.  Army Recognition
North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - The Standard (HK)North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  The Standard (HK)
N. Korea fires artillery rockets in presumed military training Tuesday: JCS - The Korea TimesN. Korea fires artillery rockets in presumed military training Tuesday: JCS  The Korea Times
Top North Korean figures gather for rare meeting - The IndependentTop North Korean figures gather for rare meeting  The Independent
Why South Korea is powerless to revive Trump-Kim nuclear talks - South China Morning PostWhy South Korea is powerless to revive Trump-Kim nuclear talks  South China Morning Post
Multiple Prison Inmates in North Korea Reportedly ‘Vanish’ Without a Trace - Vision TimesMultiple Prison Inmates in North Korea Reportedly ‘Vanish’ Without a Trace  Vision Times
North Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions - Al JazeeraNorth Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions  Al Jazeera
Chinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession - NK NewsChinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession  NK News
Curious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what - The Economic TimesCurious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what  The Economic Times
Kim Jong Un Leads Key North Korean Policy Meeting - DevdiscourseKim Jong Un Leads Key North Korean Policy Meeting  Devdiscourse
North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US - DWNorth Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US  DW
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea - Al JazeeraN Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador  The Straits Times
North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu
What options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table? - The Korea TimesWhat options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table?  The Korea Times
Questions over U.S.–Korea coordination after Chung’s divergent North Korea messaging - Korea JoongAng DailyQuestions over U.S.–Korea coordination after Chung’s divergent North Korea messaging  Korea JoongAng Daily
Kim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why - The Indian ExpressKim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why  The Indian Express
North Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever? - Times of IndiaNorth Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever?  Times of India
Trump says North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S. - Korea JoongAng DailyTrump says North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.  Korea JoongAng Daily
Analysts: Putin may be building new residence in North Korea - Dagens.comAnalysts: Putin may be building new residence in North Korea  Dagens.com
North Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow - Malay MailNorth Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow  Malay Mail
North Korea's Kim presides over key party meeting, KCNA says - marketscreener.comNorth Korea's Kim presides over key party meeting, KCNA says  marketscreener.com
North Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call  Anadolu Ajansi
Trump: North Korea's border stronger than U.S. - ????Trump: North Korea's border stronger than U.S.  ????
India appoints ambassador to North Korea after four-year envoy absence - NK NewsIndia appoints ambassador to North Korea after four-year envoy absence  NK News
South Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  The Hindu
Donald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference - The Jerusalem PostDonald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference  The Jerusalem Post
WW3 tensions rise as North Korea holds rare meeting of ruling party with US eyeing nuclear talks - Irish StarWW3 tensions rise as North Korea holds rare meeting of ruling party with US eyeing nuclear talks  Irish Star
Long-serving Russian envoy to North Korea dies - The Guam Daily PostLong-serving Russian envoy to North Korea dies  The Guam Daily Post
North Korea fires artillery salvo as Pyongyang kicks off key party meeting - CNANorth Korea fires artillery salvo as Pyongyang kicks off key party meeting  CNA
The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones - CNNThe phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones  CNN
North Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions  38 North
North Korea fires artillery rockets in presumed military training - Report.azNorth Korea fires artillery rockets in presumed military training  Report.az
US Shifts Stance on North Korea, Signaling Openness to Talks with Kim Jong Un - TekediaUS Shifts Stance on North Korea, Signaling Openness to Talks with Kim Jong Un  Tekedia
Ahn Hak-seop, the 95-year-old ex-combatant who wants to return to North Korea: ‘I must die there’ - EL PAÍS EnglishAhn Hak-seop, the 95-year-old ex-combatant who wants to return to North Korea: ‘I must die there’  EL PAÍS English
North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea  Al Jazeera
China and North Korea: evolving dynamics since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine - Fondation pour la Recherche StratégiqueChina and North Korea: evolving dynamics since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine  Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
Will North Korea defend China in a Taiwan war? - Lowy InstituteWill North Korea defend China in a Taiwan war?  Lowy Institute
North Korea building three lavish mansions at site for visiting foreign leaders - NK NewsNorth Korea building three lavish mansions at site for visiting foreign leaders  NK News
Bringing Western Information Into North Korea Through Official Channels - 38 NorthBringing Western Information Into North Korea Through Official Channels  38 North
North Korea says denuclearisation is unrealisable 'pipe dream' before China, South Korea summit - ReutersNorth Korea says denuclearisation is unrealisable 'pipe dream' before China, South Korea summit  Reuters
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces - The HinduNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces  The Hindu