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 executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds - BBC
  1. North Korea executing more people for watching foreign films and TV, UN finds  BBC
  2. North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report  Al Jazeera
  3. North Korea Deepens Repression With More Surveillance, Executions: UN Report  NDTV


North Korea to boost nuclear arsenal, conventional military: state media - The HinduNorth Korea to boost nuclear arsenal, conventional military: state media  The Hindu

North Korea's Kim says country to present nuclear policy in upcoming party meeting - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim says country to present nuclear policy in upcoming party meeting  Reuters

Kim Goes Nuclear After China Visit? Vows To Make ‘Big Announcement At Party Meeting’ | North Korea - News18Kim Goes Nuclear After China Visit? Vows To Make ‘Big Announcement At Party Meeting’ | North Korea  News18

North Korean leader's sister warns against US joint drills - ReutersNorth Korean leader's sister warns against US joint drills  Reuters

China, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape - Atlantic CouncilChina, India, and North Korea back Russia as changing global order takes shape  Atlantic Council

Beti badhao in North Korea: Kim Jong Un likely to name daughter successor - India TodayBeti badhao in North Korea: Kim Jong Un likely to name daughter successor  India Today

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s daughter Ju Ae ‘likely successor’: Seoul - The HinduNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un’s daughter Ju Ae ‘likely successor’: Seoul  The Hindu

'Officials seen wiping out traces': North Korea's Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line? What we know - Times of India'Officials seen wiping out traces': North Korea's Kim Jong Un's daughter next in line? What we know  Times of India

'From India to North Korea': 8 countries building hypersonic weapons right now - WION'From India to North Korea': 8 countries building hypersonic weapons right now  WION

Dancing to the dictator’s tune: How North Korea controls culture - The StatesmanDancing to the dictator’s tune: How North Korea controls culture  The Statesman

Inside North Korea’s War on Foreign Media: A Deadly Crackdown - DevdiscourseInside North Korea’s War on Foreign Media: A Deadly Crackdown  Devdiscourse

Her Age And Maybe Her Name Are Mysteries, But This Girl Could Be North Korea's Next Leader - Republic WorldHer Age And Maybe Her Name Are Mysteries, But This Girl Could Be North Korea's Next Leader  Republic World

How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart - The New York TimesHow a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart  The New York Times

North Korea Executes People For Sharing Foreign Films, TV Series: UN Report - NDTVNorth Korea Executes People For Sharing Foreign Films, TV Series: UN Report  NDTV

DPRK: UN report finds 10 years of increased suffering, repression and fear - Ohchr.orgDPRK: UN report finds 10 years of increased suffering, repression and fear  Ohchr.org

North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films: UN - newsarenaindia.comNorth Korea executes people for sharing foreign films: UN  newsarenaindia.com

North Korea is executing people for sharing foreign films and TV, U.N. says - NBC NewsNorth Korea is executing people for sharing foreign films and TV, U.N. says  NBC News

Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica

In North Korea, watching foreign films and TV shows is getting people executed by firing squad - The Indian ExpressIn North Korea, watching foreign films and TV shows is getting people executed by firing squad  The Indian Express

From Nepal to North Korea: Countries that have pulled plug on social media - Storyboard18From Nepal to North Korea: Countries that have pulled plug on social media  Storyboard18

South Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border - BBCSouth Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border  BBC

North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’  Al Jazeera

Are there actually North Korean troops inside Ukraine? - Lowy InstituteAre there actually North Korean troops inside Ukraine?  Lowy Institute

Death For Screens: North Korea Executing Citizens For Watching Foreign Films And TV - News18Death For Screens: North Korea Executing Citizens For Watching Foreign Films And TV  News18

North Korea: We intend to develop our nuclear and military arsenal - ????? ??? ????North Korea: We intend to develop our nuclear and military arsenal  ????? ??? ????

N Korea to boost nuclear arsenal, state media say - Taipei TimesN Korea to boost nuclear arsenal, state media say  Taipei Times

Who is Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of Kim Jong Un set to be successor of the North Korean leader? - The Economic TimesWho is Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of Kim Jong Un set to be successor of the North Korean leader?  The Economic Times

North Korea’s next leader may be a teenage girl no one really knows - The Economic TimesNorth Korea’s next leader may be a teenage girl no one really knows  The Economic Times

North Korea's Kim says country to boost nuclear arsenal and conventional military - The Japan TimesNorth Korea's Kim says country to boost nuclear arsenal and conventional military  The Japan Times

DPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on - UN NewsDPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on  UN News

North Korea's Kim Jong Un greets troops overseas on founding day speech - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un greets troops overseas on founding day speech  Reuters

China's Xi backs closer cooperation with North Korea, KCNA says - ReutersChina's Xi backs closer cooperation with North Korea, KCNA says  Reuters

North Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles - NBC NewsNorth Korea conducts its final ground test of a solid-fuel engine for long-range missiles  NBC News

ROK must create conditions for talks despite North Korea’s ‘cold attitude’: Lee - NK NewsROK must create conditions for talks despite North Korea’s ‘cold attitude’: Lee  NK News

‘Most restrictive country in the world’: UN says North Korea executing citizens for sharing foreign films and TV shows - Firstpost‘Most restrictive country in the world’: UN says North Korea executing citizens for sharing foreign films and TV shows  Firstpost

Kim Goes Nuclear After China Visit? Vows To Make ‘Big Announcement At Party Meeting’ | North Korea - MSNKim Goes Nuclear After China Visit? Vows To Make ‘Big Announcement At Party Meeting’ | North Korea  MSN

“Blocking people’s eyes and ears” – Human rights violations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - Ohchr.org“Blocking people’s eyes and ears” – Human rights violations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea  Ohchr.org

The Kim Jong Un era: Why wishful thinking won’t work anymore - DailyNKThe Kim Jong Un era: Why wishful thinking won’t work anymore  DailyNK

North Korea considers US primary threat, not Seoul: South Korean President Lee - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea considers US primary threat, not Seoul: South Korean President Lee  Anadolu Ajansi

North Korea executes more people for watching foreign films, UN report finds - Euronews.comNorth Korea executes more people for watching foreign films, UN report finds  Euronews.com

Xplore shows off a hyperspectral view of North Korea, captured by XCUBE-1 imaging satellite - GeekWireXplore shows off a hyperspectral view of North Korea, captured by XCUBE-1 imaging satellite  GeekWire

Russia and North Korea Unveil Unmatched Epic Train Journey Covering Thousands of Miles Across Stunning Eurasian Terrain - Travel And Tour WorldRussia and North Korea Unveil Unmatched Epic Train Journey Covering Thousands of Miles Across Stunning Eurasian Terrain  Travel And Tour World

Who Is Kim Ju Ae, North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Likely To Become His Successor? - HauterrflyWho Is Kim Ju Ae, North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Likely To Become His Successor?  Hauterrfly

North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties - Al JazeeraNorth Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties  Al Jazeera

North Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says - ReutersNorth Korea leader firming up status of daughter as successor, Seoul spy agency says  Reuters

Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin - BBCXi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin  BBC

North Korea’s Kim says country to present nuclear policy in upcoming party meeting - ThePrintNorth Korea’s Kim says country to present nuclear policy in upcoming party meeting  ThePrint

Kim Jong Un’s triumph: the rise and rise of North Korea’s dictator - The WeekKim Jong Un’s triumph: the rise and rise of North Korea’s dictator  The Week

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles - NBC NewsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles  NBC News

North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles  Al Jazeera

South Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border - Al JazeeraSouth Korea to restore pact halting military activity on North Korea border  Al Jazeera

Charlie Sheen made Rs 16 cr per episode of Two and a Half Men; co-star Jon Cryer says he got a third of that: ‘He was like North Korea’s dictator’ - The Indian ExpressCharlie Sheen made Rs 16 cr per episode of Two and a Half Men; co-star Jon Cryer says he got a third of that: ‘He was like North Korea’s dictator’  The Indian Express

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

N Koreans executed over foreign films: UN - Taipei TimesN Koreans executed over foreign films: UN  Taipei Times

Moscow says Russia-North Korea relations reach 'qualitatively new level' - Anadolu AjansiMoscow says Russia-North Korea relations reach 'qualitatively new level'  Anadolu Ajansi

Why North Korea glorifies its soldiers' deaths in Ukraine - DWWhy North Korea glorifies its soldiers' deaths in Ukraine  DW

Why US missions to infiltrate North Korea are high stakes but low return - NK NewsWhy US missions to infiltrate North Korea are high stakes but low return  NK News

North Korea Executing People For Sharing Foreign Films: UN - NewsweekNorth Korea Executing People For Sharing Foreign Films: UN  Newsweek

U.N. report: North Korea executes citizens who watch foreign films - upi.comU.N. report: North Korea executes citizens who watch foreign films  upi.com

Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim - Al JazeeraTrump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim  Al Jazeera

North Korea Ready To Announce New Policies On Arms Development At Labor Party Congress - VOI.IDNorth Korea Ready To Announce New Policies On Arms Development At Labor Party Congress  VOI.ID

Kim Jong Un says North Korea to unveil nuclear strategy at key party meeting - AnewZKim Jong Un says North Korea to unveil nuclear strategy at key party meeting  AnewZ

North Korea deepens repression with more surveillance, executions, UN report says - ThePrintNorth Korea deepens repression with more surveillance, executions, UN report says  ThePrint

North Korea Executing People For Watching Foreign Films, UN Report Finds - Outlook IndiaNorth Korea Executing People For Watching Foreign Films, UN Report Finds  Outlook India

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says - BBCNorth Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says  BBC

North Korea Tightens Grip Through Surveillance and Executions – UN Report - Modern DiplomacyNorth Korea Tightens Grip Through Surveillance and Executions – UN Report  Modern Diplomacy

How united is the 'autocratic alliance' challenging the West? - ReutersHow united is the 'autocratic alliance' challenging the West?  Reuters

North Korea Intensifies Repression Through Surveillance, Executions: UN Report - StratNews GlobalNorth Korea Intensifies Repression Through Surveillance, Executions: UN Report  StratNews Global

North Korea executes citizens for sharing Foreign TV Dramas - DaijiworldNorth Korea executes citizens for sharing Foreign TV Dramas  Daijiworld

North Korea executes people who watch foreign films, UN reveals - Gazeta ExpressNorth Korea executes people who watch foreign films, UN reveals  Gazeta Express

Kim has long sought recognition as a nuclear power. Xi may have just given it to him - CNNKim has long sought recognition as a nuclear power. Xi may have just given it to him  CNN

S. Korea's Lee vows to expand support for border regions - qazinform.comS. Korea's Lee vows to expand support for border regions  qazinform.com

North Korea Reopens to Western Tourists After Five Years: What You Need to Know About Tourism in Rason and Beyond - Travel And Tour WorldNorth Korea Reopens to Western Tourists After Five Years: What You Need to Know About Tourism in Rason and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

Kim Jong Un’s much-hyped show of unity with Xi and Putin masks deep divides - NK NewsKim Jong Un’s much-hyped show of unity with Xi and Putin masks deep divides  NK News

North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state - Al JazeeraNorth Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state  Al Jazeera

With new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable - The ConversationWith new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable  The Conversation

North Korea's Kim says joint US-South Korea drills show will for war provocation - Deccan HeraldNorth Korea's Kim says joint US-South Korea drills show will for war provocation  Deccan Herald

North Korea's Clampdown on Foreign Media: A Rise in Executions - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Clampdown on Foreign Media: A Rise in Executions  Devdiscourse

North Korea - The GuardianNorth Korea  The Guardian

North Korea's Draconian Crackdown: Executions for Watching Foreign TV - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Draconian Crackdown: Executions for Watching Foreign TV  Devdiscourse

The North Korean Way of Proliferation: What Aspiring Nuclear Powers Learned From Israel’s Strikes on Iran - Foreign AffairsThe North Korean Way of Proliferation: What Aspiring Nuclear Powers Learned From Israel’s Strikes on Iran  Foreign Affairs

South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border - The HinduSouth Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border  The Hindu

North Korea executing people for sharing foreign films: UN - MSNNorth Korea executing people for sharing foreign films: UN  MSN

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister turns up the volume on loudspeaker standoff with South Korea - CNNKim Jong Un’s powerful sister turns up the volume on loudspeaker standoff with South Korea  CNN

North Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says - CNNNorth Korea has a secret missile base that poses a ‘potential nuclear threat’ to the US, new report says  CNN

Did Kim Jong-un use China’s parade to send his own missile message? - South China Morning PostDid Kim Jong-un use China’s parade to send his own missile message?  South China Morning Post

ROK court upholds prison sentence for activist who met North Korean operatives - NK NewsROK court upholds prison sentence for activist who met North Korean operatives  NK News

North Korean army blamed Russia for early casualties in Kursk, state TV reveals - NK NewsNorth Korean army blamed Russia for early casualties in Kursk, state TV reveals  NK News

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

Korean unification dream forsaken, new goal is managing division - Asia TimesKorean unification dream forsaken, new goal is managing division  Asia Times

Kim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border - BBCKim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border  BBC

Heightened Repression in North Korea: A U.N. Report Unveils Grim Realities - DevdiscourseHeightened Repression in North Korea: A U.N. Report Unveils Grim Realities  Devdiscourse

Rubio, Cho stress commitment to counter North Korea amid Hyundai raid tensions - NK NewsRubio, Cho stress commitment to counter North Korea amid Hyundai raid tensions  NK News

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping - NBC NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping  NBC News

North Korea’s decade-long campaign added 1.2M hectares of forest: Report - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea’s decade-long campaign added 1.2M hectares of forest: Report  Anadolu Ajansi

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

North Korean TV airs extensive footage of troops fighting Ukraine for first time - NK NewsNorth Korean TV airs extensive footage of troops fighting Ukraine for first time  NK News

North Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go - CNNNorth Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go  CNN

New Zealand blacklists North Korean arms officials over Russia cooperation - NK NewsNew Zealand blacklists North Korean arms officials over Russia cooperation  NK News