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 state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical - The HinduNorth Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical  The Hindu
From Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea - orfonline.orgFrom Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea  orfonline.org
Sanjeev Jain appointed as India's next ambassador to North Korea | India News - Hindustan TimesSanjeev Jain appointed as India's next ambassador to North Korea | India News  Hindustan Times
North Korea: Kim Jong Un observes test of 5,000-ton warship Kang Kon - News On AIR
  1. North Korea: Kim Jong Un observes test of 5,000-ton warship Kang Kon  News On AIR
  2. Kim Jong Un oversees nuclear-capable missile tests from newly repaired warship  The Times of India
  3. North Korea’s Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says  ThePrint

Xi Jinping says ready to work with Kim Jong Un for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties - The Times of IndiaXi Jinping says ready to work with Kim Jong Un for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties  The Times of India
Kim Jong Un Oversees Missile Tests on North Korea’s New 5,000-Ton Destroyer Kang Kon - Daily PioneerKim Jong Un Oversees Missile Tests on North Korea’s New 5,000-Ton Destroyer Kang Kon  Daily Pioneer
Who is Sanjeev Jain? Meet India’s Newly Appointed Ambassador to North Korea – Check His Age, Wife, Net Worth & More - The Sunday GuardianWho is Sanjeev Jain? Meet India’s Newly Appointed Ambassador to North Korea – Check His Age, Wife, Net Worth & More  The Sunday Guardian
Xi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-N. Korea ties: KCNA - The New Indian ExpressXi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-N. Korea ties: KCNA  The New Indian Express
Sanjeev Jain appointed India’s next envoy to North Korea - Nagaland PostSanjeev Jain appointed India’s next envoy to North Korea  Nagaland Post
North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile launch from new naval destroyer - Investing.comNorth Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile launch from new naval destroyer  Investing.com
India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy - NK NewsIndia replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy  NK News
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical - ReutersNorth Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical  Reuters
North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer - The HinduNorth Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer  The Hindu
Russia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity - Asia SocietyRussia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity  Asia Society
‘Let me join’: North Korea flexes naval muscle ahead of China-Russia drills - South China Morning Post‘Let me join’: North Korea flexes naval muscle ahead of China-Russia drills  South China Morning Post
China's Xi vows to steer ties with North Korea toward 'long-term' development - Anadolu AjansiChina's Xi vows to steer ties with North Korea toward 'long-term' development  Anadolu Ajansi
On this day in Korea - July 8, 1994: North Korea leader Kim Il-sung dies - The Korea HeraldOn this day in Korea - July 8, 1994: North Korea leader Kim Il-sung dies  The Korea Herald
North Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade - Encyclopedia BritannicaNorth Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade  Encyclopedia Britannica
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un observes nuclear weapons tests aboard new naval destroyer - The Indian ExpressNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un observes nuclear weapons tests aboard new naval destroyer  The Indian Express
North issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's state visit - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's state visit  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Accuses Japan of Expanding Offensive Military Capabilities - Modern DiplomacyNorth Korea Accuses Japan of Expanding Offensive Military Capabilities  Modern Diplomacy
North Korea Denounces Japan's Military Advancements - DevdiscourseNorth Korea Denounces Japan's Military Advancements  Devdiscourse
North Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country - NK NewsNorth Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country  NK News
Tax evasion in Moscow reveals early North Korean labor supply scheme: records - NK NewsTax evasion in Moscow reveals early North Korean labor supply scheme: records  NK News
Seoul launches new team to counter North Korean drone and nuclear threats - NK NewsSeoul launches new team to counter North Korean drone and nuclear threats  NK News
N. Korea calls for vigilance as heavy rain approaches - The Korea TimesN. Korea calls for vigilance as heavy rain approaches  The Korea Times
North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new 5,000-ton naval destroyer - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new 5,000-ton naval destroyer  Anadolu Ajansi
N. Korea issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's Pyongyang visit - The Korea TimesN. Korea issues stamps marking key treaty with China, Xi's Pyongyang visit  The Korea Times
Sanjeev Jain Appointed India's Next Envoy to North Korea - Outlook IndiaSanjeev Jain Appointed India's Next Envoy to North Korea  Outlook India
North Korea's Kim Oversees Latest Naval Weapons Tests - Deccan ChronicleNorth Korea's Kim Oversees Latest Naval Weapons Tests  Deccan Chronicle
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical - InternazionaleNorth Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical  Internazionale
North Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification - Encyclopedia BritannicaNorth Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification  Encyclopedia Britannica
Kim Jong Un oversees Kang Kon weapons tests after failed launch repair - India TodayKim Jong Un oversees Kang Kon weapons tests after failed launch repair  India Today
North Korea - Politics, Economy, Society - Encyclopedia BritannicaNorth Korea - Politics, Economy, Society  Encyclopedia Britannica
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme - Al JazeeraTrump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme  Al Jazeera
North Korean nuclear status hardens amid China, Russia shift - upi.comNorth Korean nuclear status hardens amid China, Russia shift  upi.com
North Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says - Le Monde.frNorth Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says  Le Monde.fr
Prospects remain uncertain for North Korean defector interpreter case during Lee's Mongolia visit - The Korea HeraldProspects remain uncertain for North Korean defector interpreter case during Lee's Mongolia visit  The Korea Herald
North Korea installs large Kim Jong Un murals nationwide - Latest news from AzerbaijanNorth Korea installs large Kim Jong Un murals nationwide  Latest news from Azerbaijan
China's Xi vows 'long-term, stable' development of ties with N. Korea - The Korea TimesChina's Xi vows 'long-term, stable' development of ties with N. Korea  The Korea Times
North Korea shows off new naval destroyer as Russia, China hold maritime drills - South China Morning PostNorth Korea shows off new naval destroyer as Russia, China hold maritime drills  South China Morning Post
North Korea and the Problem of Simultaneous War - RealClearDefenseNorth Korea and the Problem of Simultaneous War  RealClearDefense
npm Supply Chain Attack: North Korea Hits Mastra AI [2026] - tech-insider.orgnpm Supply Chain Attack: North Korea Hits Mastra AI [2026]  tech-insider.org
North Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal - The GuardianNorth Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal  The Guardian
North Korea-linked hackers stole $643 million, accounting for two-thirds of global crypto thefts - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea-linked hackers stole $643 million, accounting for two-thirds of global crypto thefts  Korea JoongAng Daily
China, Russia, and North Korea flex military muscle in front of an alert NATO - El Mundo AmericaChina, Russia, and North Korea flex military muscle in front of an alert NATO  El Mundo America
North Korea braces for heavy rains as delayed monsoon nears - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea braces for heavy rains as delayed monsoon nears  The Korea Herald
Why North Korea Got the Bomb (And Iran Did Not, for Now) - 38 NorthWhy North Korea Got the Bomb (And Iran Did Not, for Now)  38 North
JCS warns against washed away North Korean mines in border areas - The Korea HeraldJCS warns against washed away North Korean mines in border areas  The Korea Herald
North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’  Al Jazeera
Vehicle spotted on New Yalu River Bridge | North Korea News - DailyNKVehicle spotted on New Yalu River Bridge | North Korea News  DailyNK
A year after a disastrous maiden launch, North Korea's new destroyer is up and firing its guns - Business InsiderA year after a disastrous maiden launch, North Korea's new destroyer is up and firing its guns  Business Insider
North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy - Al JazeeraNorth Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy  Al Jazeera
Monsoon rains to drench Korea starting Wednesday - The Korea TimesMonsoon rains to drench Korea starting Wednesday  The Korea Times
North Korea beer snubbed for home brews | North Korea News - DailyNKNorth Korea beer snubbed for home brews | North Korea News  DailyNK
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical - The Straits TimesNorth Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical  The Straits Times
North Korea accuses Japan of preparing for “overseas aggression” - Caliber.AzNorth Korea accuses Japan of preparing for “overseas aggression”  Caliber.Az
Is this teenage girl North Korea’s next dictator? - Financial TimesIs this teenage girl North Korea’s next dictator?  Financial Times
Kim Jong-un Unleashes Nuclear-Capable Kang Kon Destroyer as North Korea Expands Maritime Strike Power Against US Allies - Defence Security AsiaKim Jong-un Unleashes Nuclear-Capable Kang Kon Destroyer as North Korea Expands Maritime Strike Power Against US Allies  Defence Security Asia
North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer - AP NewsNorth Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer  AP News
North Korea Tests New Strategic Missile and Electronic Warfare Systems - jordannews.joNorth Korea Tests New Strategic Missile and Electronic Warfare Systems  jordannews.jo
North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new destroyer - Yeni Safak EnglishNorth Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new destroyer  Yeni Safak English
North's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports?? - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports??  Reuters
How North Korea Became a Drone Warfare Power Through Russia’s War - Hudson InstituteHow North Korea Became a Drone Warfare Power Through Russia’s War  Hudson Institute
The pampered, paranoid lives of North Korea’s ruling elite - The TelegraphThe pampered, paranoid lives of North Korea’s ruling elite  The Telegraph
North Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests - Inquirer.netNorth Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests  Inquirer.net
North Korean PolinRider supply chain attack targets 108 unique repos - SC MediaNorth Korean PolinRider supply chain attack targets 108 unique repos  SC Media
North Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull - NK NewsNorth Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull  NK News
North Korea claims that Japan's militaristic expansion abroad "is very real" - Gamereactor UKNorth Korea claims that Japan's militaristic expansion abroad "is very real"  Gamereactor UK
North Korean soldier crosses border to South - DWNorth Korean soldier crosses border to South  DW
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch from North Korea’s new destroyer - The IndependentKim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch from North Korea’s new destroyer  The Independent
North Korean leader presides over weapons test aboard restored destroyer - stripes.comNorth Korean leader presides over weapons test aboard restored destroyer  stripes.com
Sinéad O'Sullivan: All aboard the golf train to Adare, Ireland’s answer to North Korea - The Irish TimesSinéad O'Sullivan: All aboard the golf train to Adare, Ireland’s answer to North Korea  The Irish Times
North Korea behind two thirds of global crypto stolen in H1 - Phnom Penh PostNorth Korea behind two thirds of global crypto stolen in H1  Phnom Penh Post
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship - CNNNorth Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship  CNN
North Korea Demands Nuclear-Armed State Recognition, Denuclearization Illusion - ????North Korea Demands Nuclear-Armed State Recognition, Denuclearization Illusion  ????
Five Things to Know, July 6, 2026 - The American LegionFive Things to Know, July 6, 2026  The American Legion
Sanjeev Jain to be India's new Ambassador to North Korea | To know more about Jain | Inshorts - InshortsSanjeev Jain to be India's new Ambassador to North Korea | To know more about Jain | Inshorts  Inshorts
Dalian eyes trade with North Korea despite sanctions - DailyNKDalian eyes trade with North Korea despite sanctions  DailyNK
North Korea’s Frigate Bristles With A Comical Number Of Machine Guns - TWZNorth Korea’s Frigate Bristles With A Comical Number Of Machine Guns  TWZ
Kim Jong-Un - Encyclopedia BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Encyclopedia Britannica
India names Sanjeev Jain as next envoy to North Korea - The TribuneIndia names Sanjeev Jain as next envoy to North Korea  The Tribune
Xi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-North Korea ties - CNAXi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-North Korea ties  CNA
North Korean Soldier Makes Rare Escape Across DMZ - WSJNorth Korean Soldier Makes Rare Escape Across DMZ  WSJ
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - ReutersNorth Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly  Reuters
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says  Reuters
(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests carried out by naval destroyer Kang Kon - Yonhap News Agency(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests carried out by naval destroyer Kang Kon  Yonhap News Agency
Xi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands - Lowy InstituteXi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands  Lowy Institute
Pachinko's Kim Min-ha Portrays North Korean Defector in 'One Korea' - ????Pachinko's Kim Min-ha Portrays North Korean Defector in 'One Korea'  ????
North Korea's Kim oversees weapons tests from new naval destroyer - nhk.or.jpNorth Korea's Kim oversees weapons tests from new naval destroyer  nhk.or.jp
Korea's LG Innotek to begin building $1B semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam's Hai Phong in Q3/2026 - TNGlobalKorea's LG Innotek to begin building $1B semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam's Hai Phong in Q3/2026  TNGlobal
North Korea Rebuilds Anti-American Rhetoric and Education - 38 NorthNorth Korea Rebuilds Anti-American Rhetoric and Education  38 North
Trump Aide Rebuts Cha's North Korea Dialogue Push - ????Trump Aide Rebuts Cha's North Korea Dialogue Push  ????
Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North - BBCJailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North  BBC
Police book three, probe dozens more over election fake news allegations - Korea JoongAng DailyPolice book three, probe dozens more over election fake news allegations  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests - Myanmar International TVNorth Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests  Myanmar International TV
"We cannot be naive": NATO Secretary General calls China, North Korea, and Iran military allies of Russia - news.liga.net"We cannot be naive": NATO Secretary General calls China, North Korea, and Iran military allies of Russia  news.liga.net
North Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media  The Straits Times
China, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit - BrookingsChina, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit  Brookings