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 boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns - Al Jazeera
  1. North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns  Al Jazeera
  2. 'Very serious increase': UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea's nuclear activity at Yongbyon  The Times of India
  3. North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA chief says  Euronews.com

North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer - Reuters
  1. North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer  Reuters
  2. North Korea leader Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests from new warship  News On AIR
  3. North Korea test-fires cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer  TRT World

Kim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test - CNNKim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test  CNN
North Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why - WIONNorth Korea blasts Japan's diplomatic bluebook as 'grave provocation'. Here's why  WION
Why Did Wang Yi Go to North Korea? China’s 3 Strategic Calculations - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificWhy Did Wang Yi Go to North Korea? China’s 3 Strategic Calculations  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea's APT37 Uses Facebook Social Engineering to Deliver RokRAT Malware - The Hacker NewsNorth Korea's APT37 Uses Facebook Social Engineering to Deliver RokRAT Malware  The Hacker News
OpenAI Impacted by North Korea-Linked Axios Supply Chain Hack - SecurityWeekOpenAI Impacted by North Korea-Linked Axios Supply Chain Hack  SecurityWeek
North Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea - National HeraldNorth Korea’s economy showing signs of recovery, says South Korea  National Herald
North Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary - The Hans IndiaNorth Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary  The Hans India
N Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization - Japan TodayN Korea slams Japan after diplomatic report calls for its denuclearization  Japan Today
North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns - The GuardianNorth Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns  The Guardian
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ReutersUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  Reuters
North Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’ - The HinduNorth Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’  The Hindu
Who was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime - WIONWho was North Korea's Kim Il-sung? Ruthless ruler, icon or architect of the world’s most controlled regime  WION
Video | While World Watches Iran, North Korea Quietly Expands Nukes - NDTVVideo | While World Watches Iran, North Korea Quietly Expands Nukes  NDTV
North Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist - WSJNorth Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist  WSJ
North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons: IAEA chief - The Economic TimesNorth Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons: IAEA chief  The Economic Times
Post-Party Congress Elections - 38 NorthPost-Party Congress Elections  38 North
UN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity - Modern DiplomacyUN Watchdog Warns North Korea Rapidly Expanding Nuclear Weapons Capacity  Modern Diplomacy
North Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief - Moneycontrol.comNorth Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief  Moneycontrol.com
‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns - WION‘Very serious increase’: North Korea ramps up nuclear arms production at alarming pace, IAEA warns  WION
North Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup - 38 NorthNorth Korea Tests New Theater Launch Platforms as Party Congress Continues Nuclear/Missile Buildup  38 North
With Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties - 38 NorthWith Little Incentive to Engage the US, North Korea Deepens Russia and China Ties  38 North
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support - NK NewsTrump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support  NK News
Opinion | Why North Korea is rekindling China relations - South China Morning PostOpinion | Why North Korea is rekindling China relations  South China Morning Post
IAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity - BW BusinessworldIAEA Warns Of Sharp Expansion In North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Capacity  BW Businessworld
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ThePrintUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  ThePrint
North Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer - USNI NewsNorth Korea Test Launches Anti-ship, Cruise Missiles from First-in-class Destroyer  USNI News
North Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup - BW BusinessworldNorth Korea Tests Cruise, Anti-Ship Missiles From Destroyer, Signals Naval Buildup  BW Businessworld
North Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail - Middle East ForumNorth Korea Is the Head of the Snake—and the West Keeps Striking the Tail  Middle East Forum
North Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You - vocal.mediaNorth Korea: 34 Rules That’ll Scare You  vocal.media
North Korea expands nuclear capabilities - AzerNewsNorth Korea expands nuclear capabilities  AzerNews
North Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches - Sky NewsNorth Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches  Sky News
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea - NK NewsUS, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea  NK News
Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
UN watchdog sees 'serious increase' in North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capacity - Anadolu AjansiUN watchdog sees 'serious increase' in North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capacity  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog - NK NewsNorth Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog  NK News
North Korea slams Japan for criticizing its nuclear, missile programs - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea slams Japan for criticizing its nuclear, missile programs  Anadolu Ajansi
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border - NK NewsChina greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border  NK News
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul - NK NewsNorth Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul  NK News
North Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals - Rewards for Justice.netNorth Korea Money Laundering – 9 Individuals  Rewards for Justice.net
North Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul - The Hans IndiaNorth Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul  The Hans India
North Korea's Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test - Deccan ChronicleNorth Korea's Kim Oversees Navy Cruise Missile Test  Deccan Chronicle
North Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday - NBC NewsNorth Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday  NBC News
North Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary - thehawk.inNorth Korea calls for loyalty to leader Kim on founder's birth anniversary  thehawk.in
North Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats - DailyNKNorth Korea brokers extort defector families with surveillance threats  DailyNK
North Korea cooking oil distribution falls flat as prices exceed reach of poor - DailyNKNorth Korea cooking oil distribution falls flat as prices exceed reach of poor  DailyNK
North Korea: Kim oversees more cruise missile tests from warships - Mid-dayNorth Korea: Kim oversees more cruise missile tests from warships  Mid-day
S. Korea claims North Korean economy on recovery - aju pressS. Korea claims North Korean economy on recovery  aju press
North Korea sharply boosting nuclear weapons capacity, IAEA chief says By Reuters - Investing.comNorth Korea sharply boosting nuclear weapons capacity, IAEA chief says By Reuters  Investing.com
Kim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test - CNNKim’s daughter absent from North Korean missile test  CNN
IAEA: North Korea Expands Nuclear Activity With New Enrichment Site - StratNews GlobalIAEA: North Korea Expands Nuclear Activity With New Enrichment Site  StratNews Global
NORTH KOREA'S RAPID NUCLEAR EXPANSION International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said at a briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, April 15, that North Korea is demonstrating intensified activity across its key nucle - FacebookNORTH KOREA'S RAPID NUCLEAR EXPANSION International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said at a briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, April 15, that North Korea is demonstrating intensified activity across its key nucle  Facebook
North Korea - Relations, South, Tensions - BritannicaNorth Korea - Relations, South, Tensions  Britannica
N Korea boosting its nuclear arms capabilities: UN - Taipei TimesN Korea boosting its nuclear arms capabilities: UN  Taipei Times
US-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse - Nikkei AsiaUS-Iran talks echo North Korea's nuclear impasse  Nikkei Asia
MILITARY: North Korea navy missile test infographic - Graphic NewsMILITARY: North Korea navy missile test infographic  Graphic News
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
North Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade - BritannicaNorth Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade  Britannica
North Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer - Marine InsightNorth Korea Tests Cruise And Anti-Ship Missiles From 5,000-Ton Naval Destroyer  Marine Insight
North Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification - BritannicaNorth Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification  Britannica
Unification minister says appointing special envoy to facilitate US-North Korea talks still under review - The Korea HeraldUnification minister says appointing special envoy to facilitate US-North Korea talks still under review  The Korea Herald
Escalation in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities Alarms IAEA - DevdiscourseEscalation in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities Alarms IAEA  Devdiscourse
Choi Eun-hee Abducted by North Korea, Escapes After 8 Years - ????Choi Eun-hee Abducted by North Korea, Escapes After 8 Years  ????
N. Korea calls Japan’s criticism of its nukes a ‘grave provocation’ - upi.comN. Korea calls Japan’s criticism of its nukes a ‘grave provocation’  upi.com
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity - ReutersUN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity  Reuters
North Korea making 'very serious' gains in nuclear capability, UN watchdog warns - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea making 'very serious' gains in nuclear capability, UN watchdog warns  Türkiye Today
North Korea's Nuclear Surge: A New Era of Enrichment - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Nuclear Surge: A New Era of Enrichment  Devdiscourse
South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor - ReutersSouth Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor  Reuters
IAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity - The Diplomatic InsightIAEA Chief Warns North Korea Is Boosting Nuclear Weapons Capacity  The Diplomatic Insight
North Korea orders multipolar diplomacy, nuclear status push - DailyNKNorth Korea orders multipolar diplomacy, nuclear status push  DailyNK
North Korea ‘rapidly’ advances nuclear arms beyond ‘few dozen’ warheads, says U.N. atomic head - Washington TimesNorth Korea ‘rapidly’ advances nuclear arms beyond ‘few dozen’ warheads, says U.N. atomic head  Washington Times
N. Korea, Russia's largest labor unions sign cooperation agreement - TurnitinN. Korea, Russia's largest labor unions sign cooperation agreement  Turnitin
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms - IAEA - RTE.ieNorth Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms - IAEA  RTE.ie
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer - The Japan TimesNorth Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer  The Japan Times
North Koreans forced to pay for Kim Il Sung birthday celebrations - DailyNKNorth Koreans forced to pay for Kim Il Sung birthday celebrations  DailyNK
North Korea accused of orchestrating the biggest cryptocurrency theft of 2026 - ??? ????????North Korea accused of orchestrating the biggest cryptocurrency theft of 2026  ??? ????????
N Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile test - Taipei TimesN Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile test  Taipei Times
Unification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks - Korea JoongAng DailyUnification minister says Lee still reviewing appointment of special envoy for U.S.-North Korea talks  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks  Arms Control Association
North Korea is making ‘very serious’ progress in expanding its nuclear arsenal, UN watchdog warns - The IndependentNorth Korea is making ‘very serious’ progress in expanding its nuclear arsenal, UN watchdog warns  The Independent
Wang Yi's Visit to North Korea: 3 Strategic Reasons - ????Wang Yi's Visit to North Korea: 3 Strategic Reasons  ????
Opposition lawmaker slams govt’s blanket approval of requests to contact North Koreans - The Korea HeraldOpposition lawmaker slams govt’s blanket approval of requests to contact North Koreans  The Korea Herald
IAEA chief says North Korea expanding nuclear weapons capacity - Khaama PressIAEA chief says North Korea expanding nuclear weapons capacity  Khaama Press
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border - NK NewsNorth Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border  NK News
North Korea, Russia's union heads sign cooperation agreement in Pyongyang - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea, Russia's union heads sign cooperation agreement in Pyongyang  Korea JoongAng Daily
Book Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng - The New York TimesBook Review: ‘Korean Messiah,’ by Jonathan Cheng  The New York Times
Korean Peninsula Update, April 14, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEIKorean Peninsula Update, April 14, 2026  American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Magyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea' - Euronews.comMagyar vows to shut down Hungarian state TV akin to 'North Korea'  Euronews.com
Kim oversees new missile test from destroyer - EFE - Agencia de noticiasKim oversees new missile test from destroyer  EFE - Agencia de noticias
How the Iran War Is Benefiting China , Russia & North Korea - RealClearDefenseHow the Iran War Is Benefiting China , Russia & North Korea  RealClearDefense
Trump’s North Korea Paradox Needs an Urgent Reality Check - NewsweekTrump’s North Korea Paradox Needs an Urgent Reality Check  Newsweek
North Korea denounces Japan’s diplomatic report, calling it a provocation - ????North Korea denounces Japan’s diplomatic report, calling it a provocation  ????
US Justice Department sentences two Americans for scheme that funneled $5 million to North Korea - mezha.netUS Justice Department sentences two Americans for scheme that funneled $5 million to North Korea  mezha.net
Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme - CNNTwo Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme  CNN
Russian, North Korean trade unions ink cooperation deal in Pyongyang - NK NewsRussian, North Korean trade unions ink cooperation deal in Pyongyang  NK News
IAEA Chief Warns of 'Very Serious' Expansion in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities - RatopatiIAEA Chief Warns of 'Very Serious' Expansion in North Korea's Nuclear Capabilities  Ratopati
Editorial: Testimony Persists: North Korea Visit Costs Covered? - ????Editorial: Testimony Persists: North Korea Visit Costs Covered?  ????
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week - NK NewsRussian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week  NK News