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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EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says  Reuters
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North Korea’s Missiles Are Moving West — 120 of Them May Head Toward Ukraine Amid Kyiv’s Plea For Help - EurAsian TimesNorth Korea’s Missiles Are Moving West — 120 of Them May Head Toward Ukraine Amid Kyiv’s Plea For Help  EurAsian Times
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities  The Hindu
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test - aljazeera.comNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test  aljazeera.com
N Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan arming - Taipei TimesN Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan arming  Taipei Times
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into East Sea, says South Korea - The Times of India
  1. North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into East Sea, says South Korea  The Times of India
  2. North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says  The Times of Israel
  3. North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military  The Hindu

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China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pledge closer ties as meeting enters second day - follow live - BBCChina's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pledge closer ties as meeting enters second day - follow live  BBC
North Korea Advises People To Eat Dog Meat Soup Amid Severe Heatwave - NDTV FoodNorth Korea Advises People To Eat Dog Meat Soup Amid Severe Heatwave  NDTV Food
North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup - ReutersNorth Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup  Reuters
North Koreans told to eat dog meat soup to beat summer heat - The Times of IndiaNorth Koreans told to eat dog meat soup to beat summer heat  The Times of India
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, new border works near Yeoncheon test the line and the armistice - Korea JoongAng DailyAs North Korea fortifies the DMZ, new border works near Yeoncheon test the line and the armistice  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea marks Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary with missile test - The Japan TimesNorth Korea marks Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary with missile test  The Japan Times
A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide - WIREDA Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide  WIRED
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
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea - The Shillong TimesNorth Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea  The Shillong Times
South Korea recovers at least 15 landmines washed from North by floods - Euronews.comSouth Korea recovers at least 15 landmines washed from North by floods  Euronews.com
Old Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesOld Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
North Korea fires missile into sea - Ahmedabad MirrorNorth Korea fires missile into sea  Ahmedabad Mirror
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement - ReutersSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement  Reuters
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - AP NewsNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  AP News
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - NBC NewsNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  NBC News
Has The Ukraine War Created A New Russia-North Korea Military Axis? Why It Could Put The World On Edge - News18Has The Ukraine War Created A New Russia-North Korea Military Axis? Why It Could Put The World On Edge  News18
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North Korea helps Russia by sending troops and ballistic missiles? - idnfinancials.comNorth Korea helps Russia by sending troops and ballistic missiles?  idnfinancials.com
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters - India TodayNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters  India Today
Police charge six activists over visit to Ukraine to prevent forced repatriation North Korean POWs - Korea JoongAng DailyPolice charge six activists over visit to Ukraine to prevent forced repatriation North Korean POWs  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says - Euronews.comNorth Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says  Euronews.com
In the middle of beach season, North Korean land mines are washing ashore - Korea JoongAng DailyIn the middle of beach season, North Korean land mines are washing ashore  Korea JoongAng Daily
‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction - NK News‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction  NK News
Watch Why Sanctions Aren't Stopping North Korea - Bloomberg.comWatch Why Sanctions Aren't Stopping North Korea  Bloomberg.com
North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat - Gulf NewsNorth Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat  Gulf News
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says - ThePrintNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says  ThePrint
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile, South Korea’s Military Says - tasnimnews.irNorth Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile, South Korea’s Military Says  tasnimnews.ir
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says - ThePrintNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says  ThePrint
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS - NK NewsNorth Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS  NK News
South Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods - The Straits TimesSouth Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods  The Straits Times
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities - NBC NewsNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities  NBC News
U.S. military confirms it is aware of North's missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies - Korea JoongAng DailyU.S. military confirms it is aware of North's missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSouth Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says - Daily PioneerNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says  Daily Pioneer
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military - RFINorth Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military  RFI
Revival of US-North Korea dialogue hinges on broader geopolitical shifts, says senior Singapore official - The Korea HeraldRevival of US-North Korea dialogue hinges on broader geopolitical shifts, says senior Singapore official  The Korea Herald
Kim dynasty | North Korea, Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong-Un, & Possible Successors - Encyclopedia BritannicaKim dynasty | North Korea, Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong-Un, & Possible Successors  Encyclopedia Britannica
The Autocratic Alliance Is Getting Even Stronger - Bloomberg.comThe Autocratic Alliance Is Getting Even Stronger  Bloomberg.com
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement - InternazionaleSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement  Internazionale
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' towards Sea of Japan: South Korean military - TRT WorldNorth Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' towards Sea of Japan: South Korean military  TRT World
When an American officer tried to cut down a tree, North Korean soldiers attacked with axes, bringing the - The Times of IndiaWhen an American officer tried to cut down a tree, North Korean soldiers attacked with axes, bringing the  The Times of India
Countries that fought in Korean War call for stronger solidarity at veterans forum - Korea JoongAng DailyCountries that fought in Korean War call for stronger solidarity at veterans forum  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia to deploy North Korean missile unit and launchers to Ukraine border: Kyiv - NK NewsRussia to deploy North Korean missile unit and launchers to Ukraine border: Kyiv  NK News
North Korea steps up Russian support as missile unit deployed, Kyiv says - ReutersNorth Korea steps up Russian support as missile unit deployed, Kyiv says  Reuters
N Korea fires short-range ballistic missile - The Express TribuneN Korea fires short-range ballistic missile  The Express Tribune
Has Life in North Korea Changed Since 2013? - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificHas Life in North Korea Changed Since 2013?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings - NK NewsNorth Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings  NK News
North Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills - wng.orgNorth Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills  wng.org
North Korea fires first ballistic missile since April - stripes.comNorth Korea fires first ballistic missile since April  stripes.com
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights - South China Morning PostChina retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military - The Standard (HK)North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military  The Standard (HK)
North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’: South Korea - South China Morning PostNorth Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’: South Korea  South China Morning Post
South Korea revives rail project aimed at linking it to North - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea revives rail project aimed at linking it to North  Nikkei Asia
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - ReutersWhat we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  Reuters
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea - ReutersSouth Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea  Reuters
Vietnam to Build Memorial to North Korean War Dead Outside Hanoi - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificVietnam to Build Memorial to North Korean War Dead Outside Hanoi  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance  38 North
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - wandtv.comNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  wandtv.com
North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan as region boosts military - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationNorth Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan as region boosts military  ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
South Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North - NBC NewsSouth Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North  NBC News
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38 North
Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea? - NK NewsAsk a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?  NK News
North warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense  Korea JoongAng Daily
63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul - NK News63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul  NK News
ISW Says Russia and North Korea May Test Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War - ????. ?????? ???????.ISW Says Russia and North Korea May Test Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War  ????. ?????? ???????.
Why Is North Korea Expanding Its Military Role in Russia’s War Against Ukraine? - Modern DiplomacyWhy Is North Korea Expanding Its Military Role in Russia’s War Against Ukraine?  Modern Diplomacy
North Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave - CNNNorth Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave  CNN
Book review: The struggle in carrying out development work in North Korea - NK NewsBook review: The struggle in carrying out development work in North Korea  NK News
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea's Military Mobilization Chief: Unscathed Amid Purges - ????North Korea's Military Mobilization Chief: Unscathed Amid Purges  ????
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as President Lee pushes engagement - The Straits TimesSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as President Lee pushes engagement  The Straits Times
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says - Arab News PKNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says  Arab News PK
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - WTHRNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  WTHR
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test - Korea JoongAng DailyAs North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - KNWA FOX24North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  KNWA FOX24
Putin wants another 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine - The IndependentPutin wants another 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine  The Independent
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - The Manila TimesNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  The Manila Times
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - The Standard (HK)What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  The Standard (HK)
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea to prepare additional military options for Japan - idnfinancials.comKim Yo Jong: North Korea to prepare additional military options for Japan  idnfinancials.com
North Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test Days Before U.S. And South Korea Begin Drills - HuffPostNorth Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test Days Before U.S. And South Korea Begin Drills  HuffPost
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official - aljazeera.comNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official  aljazeera.com
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
Japan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile - nhk.or.jpJapan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile  nhk.or.jp
US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies - foxnews.comUS says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies  foxnews.com
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea gives unusual health advice as temperatures soar to hottest on record - The IndependentNorth Korea gives unusual health advice as temperatures soar to hottest on record  The Independent
Clash of Clans knockoff popular in North Korea with more than 40,000 players online - Radio Free AsiaClash of Clans knockoff popular in North Korea with more than 40,000 players online  Radio Free Asia
U.S. senator reintroduces bill to expedite humanitarian aid to North Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyU.S. senator reintroduces bill to expedite humanitarian aid to North Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily
Why a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea - South China Morning PostWhy a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea  South China Morning Post
North Korea tells residents to eat dog-meat soup to tackle record heatwave - The IndependentNorth Korea tells residents to eat dog-meat soup to tackle record heatwave  The Independent
North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament - eng.mizzima.comNorth Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament  eng.mizzima.com
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - aljazeera.comSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  aljazeera.com
Russia is deploying North Korean unit armed with dozens of ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, Reuters repo - ?????????? ??????Russia is deploying North Korean unit armed with dozens of ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, Reuters repo  ?????????? ??????