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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New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story - Al JazeeraNew York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story  Al Jazeera
U.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe - The HinduU.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe  The Hindu
Video | Is Diplomacy With North Korea Officially Dead? - NDTVVideo | Is Diplomacy With North Korea Officially Dead?  NDTV
Indonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions - WIONIndonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions  WION
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - Arab NewsNorth Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war  Arab News
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - The Japan TimesRecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  The Japan Times
North Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade  Bloomberg.com
North Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
South Korea, US, nine other countries issue joint alert on North Korean IT workers - ETHRWorld.comSouth Korea, US, nine other countries issue joint alert on North Korean IT workers  ETHRWorld.com
Prabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim - The Jakarta PostPrabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim  The Jakarta Post
South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? - npr.orgSouth Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?  npr.org
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes - NK News11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes  NK News
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal - Al JazeeraWestern allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal  Al Jazeera
Defense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul - Korea JoongAng DailyDefense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - ReutersNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  Reuters
North Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected - The Japan TimesNorth Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected  The Japan Times
Indonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiIndonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteNorth Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead - NK NewsNorth Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead  NK News
North Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave - Al JazeeraNorth Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave  Al Jazeera
ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker - NK NewsROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker  NK News
DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report - NK NewsDOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report  NK News
South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats - NK NewsSouth Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats  NK News
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  Anadolu Ajansi
Indonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea - ReutersIndonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea  Reuters
North Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - The Japan TimesNorth Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  The Japan Times
More Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy - 38north.orgMore Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy  38north.org
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38north.orgNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38north.org
11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud - Staffing Industry Analysts11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud  Staffing Industry Analysts
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - ReutersNorth Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war  Reuters
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - CNARecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  CNA
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says - ReutersNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says  Reuters
South Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border - The Japan TimesSouth Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border  The Japan Times
Zelensky Warns of Another North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesZelensky Warns of Another North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia  Foundation for Defense of Democracies
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK - NK NewsNorth Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK  NK News
Korea heatwave hits 42.5°C in Yangsan as South and North Korea issue alerts - The Jerusalem PostKorea heatwave hits 42.5°C in Yangsan as South and North Korea issue alerts  The Jerusalem Post
Freelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea - The GuardianFreelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea  The Guardian
North vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade - StratNews GlobalNorth Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade  StratNews Global
Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv - NK NewsRussia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv  NK News
North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile - NK NewsNorth Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile  NK News
DOJ demands data from freelance journalist reporting on North Korea story - AnewZDOJ demands data from freelance journalist reporting on North Korea story  AnewZ
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official - Al JazeeraNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official  Al Jazeera
Russia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say - The Japan TimesRussia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say  The Japan Times
Amazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks - MeriTalkAmazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks  MeriTalk
Amazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea - Computer WeeklyAmazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea  Computer Weekly
North Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive - BankInfoSecurityNorth Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive  BankInfoSecurity
Radio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official - NK NewsRadio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official  NK News
Indonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request - Korea JoongAng DailyIndonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request  Korea JoongAng Daily
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - CNAIndonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president  CNA
Indonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President - U.S. News & World ReportIndonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President  U.S. News & World Report
N. Korea swelters under heat wave, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights - The Korea TimesN. Korea swelters under heat wave, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights  The Korea Times
Alert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers - canada.caAlert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers  canada.ca
China, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificChina, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations - The Korea TimesN. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations  The Korea Times
Heat wave blankets North as capital experiences string of tropical nights - Korea JoongAng DailyHeat wave blankets North as capital experiences string of tropical nights  Korea JoongAng Daily
Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources - The New York TimesJustice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources  The New York Times
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea - 38north.orgMore Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea  38north.org
Prabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea - Jakarta GlobePrabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea  Jakarta Globe
Early evidence shows North Korea's ballistic missiles are back in the war, Zelenskyy says - Business InsiderEarly evidence shows North Korea's ballistic missiles are back in the war, Zelenskyy says  Business Insider
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - InternazionaleRecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  Internazionale
Dealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington - East Asia ForumDealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington  East Asia Forum
Radiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested - upi.comRadiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested  upi.com
North Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash - upi.comNorth Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash  upi.com
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers - upi.comS. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers  upi.com
Record Heatwave Hits North and South Korea - Voice of NigeriaRecord Heatwave Hits North and South Korea  Voice of Nigeria
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today? - Al Jazeera‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?  Al Jazeera
From Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea - orfonline.orgFrom Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea  orfonline.org
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - ReutersUS Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says  Reuters
North Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentNorth Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall - 38north.orgNorth Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall  38north.org
Russian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6 - Gwara MediaRussian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6  Gwara Media
FBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud - PindropFBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud  Pindrop
Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad? - 38north.orgIs North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?  38north.org
Activity on Northern Border Worries South Korea - The Common SenseActivity on Northern Border Worries South Korea  The Common Sense
US, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers - Courthouse NewsUS, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers  Courthouse News
South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor - The Japan TimesSouth Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor  The Japan Times
N. Korean economy grows over 3 pct for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK - upi.comN. Korean economy grows over 3 pct for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK  upi.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning - ReutersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning  Reuters
North Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary - 38north.orgNorth Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary  38north.org
Kim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War - NK NewsKim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War  NK News
Pyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan - Korea JoongAng DailyPyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan  Korea JoongAng Daily
Canada, allies express renewed concern over North Korean IT worker scheme - CBCCanada, allies express renewed concern over North Korean IT worker scheme  CBC
The Coming Crisis with North Korea - Global Security ReviewThe Coming Crisis with North Korea  Global Security Review
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push - npr.orgPutin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push  npr.org
In the Strike on Radushne, for the First Time in a While, the Russians Used a North Korean Missile, According to Preliminary Data – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????In the Strike on Radushne, for the First Time in a While, the Russians Used a North Korean Missile, According to Preliminary Data – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????
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
Indonesian President Prabowo Offers Mediation in North Korea Dialogue if South Korea Requests - ????Indonesian President Prabowo Offers Mediation in North Korea Dialogue if South Korea Requests  ????
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi  Al Jazeera
Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad - Global NewsCanada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad  Global News
Saving Socialism: What North Korea Learned from the Collapse of the Soviet Union - Texas National Security ReviewSaving Socialism: What North Korea Learned from the Collapse of the Soviet Union  Texas National Security Review
Kim Jong-un’s shadow looms as missile destroys family in Ukraine - The TimesKim Jong-un’s shadow looms as missile destroys family in Ukraine  The Times
Prabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea - en.antaranews.comPrabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea  en.antaranews.com
The Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay - orfonline.orgThe Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay  orfonline.org
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - The Express TribuneNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  The Express Tribune
Russia launched two North Korean missiles – one killed a family, the other landed in a field - ?????????? ??????Russia launched two North Korean missiles – one killed a family, the other landed in a field  ?????????? ??????
International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next - theconversation.comInternational efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next  theconversation.com
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - az?rtacNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  az?rtac