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 forges closer ties with Russia, China in quest for new power bloc - Nikkei AsiaNorth Korea forges closer ties with Russia, China in quest for new power bloc  Nikkei Asia
Exclusive | The Ex-FBI Agent Who Spent Four Years Hunting Down a North Korean Spy - The Wall Street JournalExclusive | The Ex-FBI Agent Who Spent Four Years Hunting Down a North Korean Spy  The Wall Street Journal
North Korea says Seoul-U.S. sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect - The HinduNorth Korea says Seoul-U.S. sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect  The Hindu
North Korea accuses US, South Korea of choosing to ‘remain hostile' in first reaction to nuclear submarine deal - livemint.comNorth Korea accuses US, South Korea of choosing to ‘remain hostile' in first reaction to nuclear submarine deal  livemint.com
North Korea reacts to South Korea-US nuclear submarine deal, says will trigger ‘domino effect’ - ThePrintNorth Korea reacts to South Korea-US nuclear submarine deal, says will trigger ‘domino effect’  ThePrint
North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms - CNNNorth Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms  CNN
How Will Japan’s New Leader Approach the North Korea Problem? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Will Japan’s New Leader Approach the North Korea Problem?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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
Kim Yong Nam: North Korea 'head of state' who served under three Kims dies - BBCKim Yong Nam: North Korea 'head of state' who served under three Kims dies  BBC
Just Before Trump’s Visit to South Korea, North Test-Fires Missiles - The New York TimesJust Before Trump’s Visit to South Korea, North Test-Fires Missiles  The New York Times
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border - The GuardianNorth Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border  The Guardian
South Korean president Lee asks China's Xi for help engaging North Korea - ReutersSouth Korean president Lee asks China's Xi for help engaging North Korea  Reuters
Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
South Korean President says won't neglect North Korea's advance of nuclear program - MorungExpressSouth Korean President says won't neglect North Korea's advance of nuclear program  MorungExpress
South Korea's ruling party urges North Korea to accept offer for military talks - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea's ruling party urges North Korea to accept offer for military talks  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea continues MDL violations, silent on Seoul's offer to hold talks - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea continues MDL violations, silent on Seoul's offer to hold talks  The Korea Herald
North Korea's Kim attends inauguration of hydropower plant in Kangwon Province - The Korea TimesNorth Korea's Kim attends inauguration of hydropower plant in Kangwon Province  The Korea Times
North Korea’s price freeze in Kangwon province disrupts local markets - DailyNKNorth Korea’s price freeze in Kangwon province disrupts local markets  DailyNK
South Korea Proposes Military Talks with North Korea - MitKat Advisory Services Pvt LtdSouth Korea Proposes Military Talks with North Korea  MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
North Korea’s first multi-channel IPTV service apparently launched - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s first multi-channel IPTV service apparently launched  38 North
ROK military says it responded to North Korean ‘armistice violation’ in DMZ - NK NewsROK military says it responded to North Korean ‘armistice violation’ in DMZ  NK News
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 warns of ‘Hostile Intent’ as US, South Korea approve nuclear submarine plan - india.comNorth Korea warns of ‘Hostile Intent’ as US, South Korea approve nuclear submarine plan  india.com
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
Polish envoy voices 'great concerns' over N. Korea's involvement in war against Ukraine - The Korea TimesPolish envoy voices 'great concerns' over N. Korea's involvement in war against Ukraine  The Korea Times
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams - NK NewsElizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams  NK News
North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US - DWNorth Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US  DW
U.N. panel adopts resolution condemning North Korea's rights abuses - upi.comU.N. panel adopts resolution condemning North Korea's rights abuses  upi.com
North Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Fact Sheet - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Denounces South Korea-US Joint Fact Sheet  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
UN committee adopts resolution on North Korean human rights with US support - NK NewsUN committee adopts resolution on North Korean human rights with US support  NK News
South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent clashes near border - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent clashes near border  Anadolu Ajansi
‘Busan plant is key to our North America strategy,’ says Polestar CEO - The Korea Herald‘Busan plant is key to our North America strategy,’ says Polestar CEO  The Korea Herald
North Korea Violates MDL Again, Ignores South's Military Talks Proposal - ????North Korea Violates MDL Again, Ignores South's Military Talks Proposal  ????
US nod for S Korea's nuke submarines will lead to 'nuclear domino': N Korea - Business StandardUS nod for S Korea's nuke submarines will lead to 'nuclear domino': N Korea  Business Standard
North Korea’s Execution State: When Law Becomes a Tool of Terror - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea’s Execution State: When Law Becomes a Tool of Terror  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Leaked Russian Records Reveal Obscure Firms Helping Bust North Korean Oil Sanctions - ?????? ???????Leaked Russian Records Reveal Obscure Firms Helping Bust North Korean Oil Sanctions  ?????? ???????
UN committee adopts resolution on North Korean human rights backed by South Korea, U.S. - Korea JoongAng DailyUN committee adopts resolution on North Korean human rights backed by South Korea, U.S.  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea military to avoid clashes on border - ThePrintSouth Korea proposes talks with North Korea military to avoid clashes on border  ThePrint
North Korea imported X-ray, CT machines from China ahead of hospital openings - NK NewsNorth Korea imported X-ray, CT machines from China ahead of hospital openings  NK News
Ruling party urges North Korea to accept Seoul's offer for military talks - thehawk.inRuling party urges North Korea to accept Seoul's offer for military talks  thehawk.in
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Eastern Waters, Says South Korea - NDTVNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Eastern Waters, Says South Korea  NDTV
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
Nuclear-armed North Korea warns ROK’s nuke submarine will spark ‘hot arms race’ - NK NewsNuclear-armed North Korea warns ROK’s nuke submarine will spark ‘hot arms race’  NK News
North Korea slams Seoul-US fact sheet as formalising confrontational stance against Pyongyang - The StatesmanNorth Korea slams Seoul-US fact sheet as formalising confrontational stance against Pyongyang  The Statesman
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 fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul  Al Jazeera
NHRC Chairperson Urges Against Forced Repatriation of North Korean Soldiers - ????NHRC Chairperson Urges Against Forced Repatriation of North Korean Soldiers  ????
Explosion at border injures South Korean soldier - Al Arabiya EnglishExplosion at border injures South Korean soldier  Al Arabiya English
North Korea Executes Couple to Curb Private Business - ????North Korea Executes Couple to Curb Private Business  ????
North Korea Says Seoul Submarine to Have Nuclear Domino Effect - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Says Seoul Submarine to Have Nuclear Domino Effect  Bloomberg.com
South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent border clashes - The Sentinel - of this Land, for its PeopleSouth Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to prevent border clashes  The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People
Allies and Partners uphold U.N. sanctions against North Korean regime - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMAllies and Partners uphold U.N. sanctions against North Korean regime  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
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
From North Korean labor camp to global campaign: Kenneth Bae's push for Korean unification - Yahoo News CanadaFrom North Korean labor camp to global campaign: Kenneth Bae's push for Korean unification  Yahoo News Canada
North Korea unlikely to respond to South Korea's proposal for military talks - The Korea TimesNorth Korea unlikely to respond to South Korea's proposal for military talks  The Korea Times
North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher - NK NewsNorth Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher  NK News
North Korea willing to broadcast Premier League games — supreme leader Kim Jong-un has FIVE strict conditions - Tribuna.comNorth Korea willing to broadcast Premier League games — supreme leader Kim Jong-un has FIVE strict conditions  Tribuna.com
North Korea denounces US backing for South Korea’s nuclear submarine programme - TRT WorldNorth Korea denounces US backing for South Korea’s nuclear submarine programme  TRT World
North Korea denounces US-South Korea fact sheet after Seoul offers military talks - Asia News NetworkNorth Korea denounces US-South Korea fact sheet after Seoul offers military talks  Asia News Network
North Korea's Kim visits security ministries, judicial organs on founding anniversary - Punjab News ExpressNorth Korea's Kim visits security ministries, judicial organs on founding anniversary  Punjab News Express
South Korean Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan: Unpacking China’s Moderate Reaction - 38 NorthSouth Korean Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan: Unpacking China’s Moderate Reaction  38 North
Russia's 2024 Oil Supplies to North Korea Bypass UN Sanctions - ?????Russia's 2024 Oil Supplies to North Korea Bypass UN Sanctions  ?????
North Korea’s ‘Job Test’ trap upgrades to JSON malware dropboxes - csoonline.comNorth Korea’s ‘Job Test’ trap upgrades to JSON malware dropboxes  csoonline.com
North Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97 - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s former ‘head of state’ Kim Yong Nam dead at 97  Al Jazeera
North Korea sees surge to at least 14 smartphone brands on back of Chinese tech - NK NewsNorth Korea sees surge to at least 14 smartphone brands on back of Chinese tech  NK News
South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters - ABC NewsSouth Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters  ABC News
Russian airline begins routing flights over North Korea, long avoided by others - NK NewsRussian airline begins routing flights over North Korea, long avoided by others  NK News
Ask a North Korean: How did you celebrate Mother’s Day? - NK NewsAsk a North Korean: How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?  NK News
North Korea's Kim visits security ministries, judicial organs on founding anniversary - lokmattimes.comNorth Korea's Kim visits security ministries, judicial organs on founding anniversary  lokmattimes.com
North Korea's Kim hails inauguration of modern regional hospital - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's Kim hails inauguration of modern regional hospital  Korea JoongAng Daily
US chips away at North Korean IT worker fraud with guilty pleas, cryptocurrency seizure - Cybersecurity DiveUS chips away at North Korean IT worker fraud with guilty pleas, cryptocurrency seizure  Cybersecurity Dive
North Korea’s longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died, Pyongyang says - CNNNorth Korea’s longtime ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died, Pyongyang says  CNN
North Korea Daily Life - The Herald JournalNorth Korea Daily Life  The Herald Journal
Former diplomat claims Obama, Trump failed on North Korea policy at CISAC event - The Stanford DailyFormer diplomat claims Obama, Trump failed on North Korea policy at CISAC event  The Stanford Daily
DOJ Announces Major Enforcement Actions Targeting North Korean Remote IT Worker Schemes - Crowell & Moring LLPDOJ Announces Major Enforcement Actions Targeting North Korean Remote IT Worker Schemes  Crowell & Moring LLP
South Korean Military Proposes Talks With North to Avoid Border Clashes - The Defense PostSouth Korean Military Proposes Talks With North to Avoid Border Clashes  The Defense Post
US senators sound alarm over alleged sale of Trump-backed crypto to North Korea - NK NewsUS senators sound alarm over alleged sale of Trump-backed crypto to North Korea  NK News
South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border - ABC NewsSouth Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border  ABC News
North Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system - NBC NewsNorth Korea says its latest missile tests demonstrate a new hypersonic system  NBC News
North Korea Warns US Over Nuclear Weapon ‘Domino’ Effect - NewsweekNorth Korea Warns US Over Nuclear Weapon ‘Domino’ Effect  Newsweek
North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea  Al Jazeera
Lee Jae Myung says won't neglect North Korea's advance of nuclear program - The Korea TimesLee Jae Myung says won't neglect North Korea's advance of nuclear program  The Korea Times
Japanese government report expresses alarm at ‘new world order’ of three ally nations - The IndependentJapanese government report expresses alarm at ‘new world order’ of three ally nations  The Independent
New Zealand deploys largest navy ship to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling - NK NewsNew Zealand deploys largest navy ship to monitor North Korean maritime smuggling  NK News
North Korea test-fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump’s South Korea visit - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea test-fires cruise missiles ahead of Trump’s South Korea visit  Anadolu Ajansi
Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, likely successor to North Korea’s Supreme Leader; makes international debut at China military parade - The HinduKim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, likely successor to North Korea’s Supreme Leader; makes international debut at China military parade  The Hindu
Will North Korea Agree to Meet Japan on the Abductions Issue? - JAPAN ForwardWill North Korea Agree to Meet Japan on the Abductions Issue?  JAPAN Forward
South Korea Is Stepping Up the East Asian Arms Race - JacobinSouth Korea Is Stepping Up the East Asian Arms Race  Jacobin
North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears - Al JazeeraNorth Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears  Al Jazeera
Upside-down map highlights role South Korea could play in regional crisis - The Japan TimesUpside-down map highlights role South Korea could play in regional crisis  The Japan Times
Presidential office says South Korea has 'no hostile intent' toward North Korea - The Korea TimesPresidential office says South Korea has 'no hostile intent' toward North Korea  The Korea Times
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
Military formally proposes talks with North Korea about repeated MDL violations - Korea JoongAng DailyMilitary formally proposes talks with North Korea about repeated MDL violations  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia to Drill in North Korean Waters in $10M Bet on Offshore Oil - UNITED24 MediaRussia to Drill in North Korean Waters in $10M Bet on Offshore Oil  UNITED24 Media
The Two-Front Nuclear Challenge: Iran, North Korea, and a New Era of U.S. Deterrence - The Cipher BriefThe Two-Front Nuclear Challenge: Iran, North Korea, and a New Era of U.S. Deterrence  The Cipher Brief
North Korea warns Seoul–US submarine deal could trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea warns Seoul–US submarine deal could trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect  Türkiye Today
North Korea's Forceful Greeting, Loss Spark Controversy - ????North Korea's Forceful Greeting, Loss Spark Controversy  ????
‘Hostile to the end’: North Korea’s shock at US subs approval sinks talk hopes - South China Morning Post‘Hostile to the end’: North Korea’s shock at US subs approval sinks talk hopes  South China Morning Post
U.S.-North Korea summit may be held in spring, South's spy agency tells lawmaker - The Japan TimesU.S.-North Korea summit may be held in spring, South's spy agency tells lawmaker  The Japan Times
Russia set to earmark $11M to search for oil off North Korea’s east coast - NK NewsRussia set to earmark $11M to search for oil off North Korea’s east coast  NK News
Cyclones, mines and a murder: The cursed story of the floating hotel that traveled the Pacific and ended up in North Korea - EL PAÍS EnglishCyclones, mines and a murder: The cursed story of the floating hotel that traveled the Pacific and ended up in North Korea  EL PAÍS English