Korea-North

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

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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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As World Looks at Iran, North Korea Accelerates Its Nuclear-Weapons Program - WSJ
  1. As World Looks at Iran, North Korea Accelerates Its Nuclear-Weapons Program  WSJ
  2. UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  Reuters
  3. Watchdog warns of rapid North Korea nuclear expansion  CNN

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Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme - CNNTwo Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme  CNN
Russia and North Korea’s Propaganda Partnership Is Taking Shape - The Moscow TimesRussia and North Korea’s Propaganda Partnership Is Taking Shape  The Moscow Times
North Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD - Business InsiderNorth Korean ballistic missiles were made with outdated methods from up to 50 years ago: Ukraine MOD  Business Insider
North Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why - WIONNorth Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why  WION
North Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer - Marine InsightNorth Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer  Marine Insight
North Korea first -- before Palestine - upi.comNorth Korea first -- before Palestine  upi.com
North Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea - National HeraldNorth Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea  National Herald
N Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization - Japan TodayN Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization  Japan Today
North Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’ - The HinduNorth Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’  The Hindu
North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns - Al JazeeraNorth Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns  Al Jazeera
North Korean missiles used in Ukraine strikes aren’t just Russian copies: Kyiv - NK NewsNorth Korean missiles used in Ukraine strikes aren’t just Russian copies: Kyiv  NK News
Social Engineering Beats macOS Security: North Korea's Fake Zoom Trap Steals Credentials and Crypto Assets - The420.inSocial Engineering Beats macOS Security: North Korea's Fake Zoom Trap Steals Credentials and Crypto Assets  The420.in
Confusion Over North Korea Site Claim Tests U.S.-South Korea Ties - StratNews GlobalConfusion Over North Korea Site Claim Tests U.S.-South Korea Ties  StratNews Global
North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns - The GuardianNorth Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns  The Guardian
Why North Korea Is Targeting Crypto for Billions - Trade BrainsWhy North Korea Is Targeting Crypto for Billions  Trade Brains
Who was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime - WIONWho was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime  WION
Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says - Euronews.comNorth Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says  Euronews.com
Two North Korean IT Worker Scheme Facilitators Jailed in the US - SecurityWeekTwo North Korean IT Worker Scheme Facilitators Jailed in the US  SecurityWeek
Seoul Says It Explained To US Background Of Unification Minister’s Remarks On North Korea’s Nuclear Facility In Kusong - Ommcom NewsSeoul Says It Explained To US Background Of Unification Minister’s Remarks On North Korea’s Nuclear Facility In Kusong  Ommcom News
'Very serious increase': UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea's nuclear activity at Yongbyon - The Times of India'Very serious increase': UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea's nuclear activity at Yongbyon  The Times of India
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday - NK NewsCelebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday  NK News
North Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist - WSJNorth Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist  WSJ
China and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery, Seoul ministry says - Euronews.comChina and Russia ties driving North Korean economic recovery, Seoul ministry says  Euronews.com
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer - NBC NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer  NBC News
Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support - NK NewsTrump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support  NK News
Video | While World Watches Iran, North Korea Quietly Expands Nukes - NDTVVideo | While World Watches Iran, North Korea Quietly Expands Nukes  NDTV
North Korea food factory contaminants erode public trust in state-made goods - DailyNKNorth Korea food factory contaminants erode public trust in state-made goods  DailyNK
North Korea not ready for a female successor - East Asia ForumNorth Korea not ready for a female successor  East Asia Forum
North Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary - thehawk.inNorth Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary  thehawk.in
Kim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test - CNNKim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test  CNN
North Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday - NBC NewsNorth Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday  NBC News
Why North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal Is a Growing Worry - Bloomberg.comWhy North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal Is a Growing Worry  Bloomberg.com
UN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity - Modern DiplomacyUN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity  Modern Diplomacy
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
South Korea mum on report alleging US withholding intel over minister remarks - NK NewsSouth Korea mum on report alleging US withholding intel over minister remarks  NK News
‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns - WION‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns  WION
IAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity - BW BusinessworldIAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity  BW Businessworld
North Korean hackers use AI-powered social engineering to steal $100K in crypto - NK NewsNorth Korean hackers use AI-powered social engineering to steal $100K in crypto  NK News
South Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site - ReutersSouth Korea says not aware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site  Reuters
Nuclear defiance: North Korea’s Kim signals he won’t be the next Iran - South China Morning PostNuclear defiance: North Korea’s Kim signals he won’t be the next Iran  South China Morning Post
North Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday - thehawk.inNorth Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday  thehawk.in
Going Underground: North Korea’s Illicit Compact with Gambling - iGamingFutureGoing Underground: North Korea’s Illicit Compact with Gambling  iGamingFuture
UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat - NK NewsUN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat  NK News
African swine fever North Korea resurges in 2026 - DailyNKAfrican swine fever North Korea resurges in 2026  DailyNK
North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 NorthNorth Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup  38 North
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ThePrintUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  ThePrint
North Korea Made 'Serious Increase' in Nuclear Weapons, IAEA Says - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Made 'Serious Increase' in Nuclear Weapons, IAEA Says  Bloomberg.com
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday - NK NewsKim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday  NK News
Two Americans Jailed for Helping North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrate US Firms - The Impressive TimesTwo Americans Jailed for Helping North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrate US Firms  The Impressive Times
North Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief - Moneycontrol.comNorth Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief  Moneycontrol.com
North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup - BW BusinessworldNorth Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup  BW Businessworld
U.S. Probes South Korea's North Nuclear Site Disclosure - ????U.S. Probes South Korea's North Nuclear Site Disclosure  ????
South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor - ReutersSouth Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor  Reuters
North Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat - NK NewsNorth Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat  NK News
N. Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday  The Korea Times
Russian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea - NK NewsRussian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea  NK News
With Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties - 38 NorthWith Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties  38 North
President Lee Jae Myung's Palestinian Post Sparks Diplomatic Row - ????President Lee Jae Myung's Palestinian Post Sparks Diplomatic Row  ????
What North Korea’s Cult of Personality Owes Christianity - The New York TimesWhat North Korea’s Cult of Personality Owes Christianity  The New York Times
North Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer - USNI NewsNorth Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer  USNI News
Korean unification and human rights: old, new challenges - upi.comKorean unification and human rights: old, new challenges  upi.com
North Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder's birthday  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea threatens to send failing students to coal mines after mass exam failures - DailyNKNorth Korea threatens to send failing students to coal mines after mass exam failures  DailyNK
United States raises concerns after South's unification minister discloses North's nuclear site at Kusong - Korea JoongAng DailyUnited States raises concerns after South's unification minister discloses North's nuclear site at Kusong  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail - Middle East ForumNorth Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail  Middle East Forum
North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist - theregister.comNorth Korea targets macOS users in latest heist  theregister.com
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme - TechCrunchTwo Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme  TechCrunch
Sky News Australia. . Iranian-British actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi has raised concerns about the deteriorating conditions faced by Iranians during the ongoing conflict and draws parallels with the restrictions experienced in North Korea. - FacebookSky News Australia. . Iranian-British actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi has raised concerns about the deteriorating conditions faced by Iranians during the ongoing conflict and draws parallels with the restrictions experienced in North Korea.  Facebook
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea - NK NewsUS, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea  NK News
Seoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility - upi.comSeoul says explained to U.S. background of minister's remarks on N. Korea's Kusong nuclear facility  upi.com
North Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog - NK NewsNorth Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog  NK News
How North Korea laundered money through Vietnamese crypto company - The Korea TimesHow North Korea laundered money through Vietnamese crypto company  The Korea Times
Opinion | After years of neglect, China emerges as North Korea’s ‘top priority’ - South China Morning PostOpinion | After years of neglect, China emerges as North Korea’s ‘top priority’  South China Morning Post
North Korea Uses ClickFix to Target macOS Users' Data - Dark ReadingNorth Korea Uses ClickFix to Target macOS Users' Data  Dark Reading
Korean Peninsula Update, April 14, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEIKorean Peninsula Update, April 14, 2026  American Enterprise Institute - AEI
North Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats - DailyNKNorth Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats  DailyNK
Watchdog warns of rapid North Korea nuclear expansion - CNNWatchdog warns of rapid North Korea nuclear expansion  CNN
North Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches - Sky NewsNorth Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches  Sky News
US-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse - Nikkei AsiaUS-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse  Nikkei Asia
Quick Take: North Korea’s Sinpo-B Class Submarine Drydocked - 38 NorthQuick Take: North Korea’s Sinpo-B Class Submarine Drydocked  38 North
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks  Arms Control Association
Political bloodlines drive North Korea’s Social Safety Forces recruitment - DailyNKPolitical bloodlines drive North Korea’s Social Safety Forces recruitment  DailyNK
Editorial: Haste Toward North Korea: Unification Minister's Repeated Missteps - ????Editorial: Haste Toward North Korea: Unification Minister's Repeated Missteps  ????
When Recognition Becomes a Risk: Risky Trumpian Rhetoric - Center for Arms Control and Non-ProliferationWhen Recognition Becomes a Risk: Risky Trumpian Rhetoric  Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul - NK NewsNorth Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul  NK News
South Korean Minister's Statement on North Korean Nuclear Facilities Is a Concern for the US - VOI.idSouth Korean Minister's Statement on North Korean Nuclear Facilities Is a Concern for the US  VOI.id
North Korean leader's absence from Kumsusan Palace points to cementing of 'Kim Jong-un era' - The Korea HeraldNorth Korean leader's absence from Kumsusan Palace points to cementing of 'Kim Jong-un era'  The Korea Herald
North Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals - Rewards for Justice.netNorth Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals  Rewards for Justice.net
North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise' - DW.comNorth Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'  DW.com
Japan’s 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook: Reactions From China, South Korea And North Korea – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewJapan’s 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook: Reactions From China, South Korea And North Korea – Analysis  Eurasia Review
North Korea's Kim observes artillery drills on key holiday - upi.comNorth Korea's Kim observes artillery drills on key holiday  upi.com
North Korea expands nuclear capabilities - AzerNewsNorth Korea expands nuclear capabilities  AzerNews
North Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You - vocal.mediaNorth Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You  vocal.media
IAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity - The Diplomatic InsightIAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity  The Diplomatic Insight
North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer - LiveNOW from FOXNorth Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer  LiveNOW from FOX
North Korea orders purge of officials with any ties to reunification - DailyNKNorth Korea orders purge of officials with any ties to reunification  DailyNK