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 sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime - BBCNorth Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime  BBC

North Korea's opened its doors to Russian tourists. So... how was their holiday? - Sky NewsNorth Korea's opened its doors to Russian tourists. So... how was their holiday?  Sky News

'Trump open to engage with Kim': White House reacts to North Korea's warning over denuclearisation; refle - The Times of India'Trump open to engage with Kim': White House reacts to North Korea's warning over denuclearisation; refle  The Times of India

Inside North Korea’s New Beach Resort - The Wall Street JournalInside North Korea’s New Beach Resort  The Wall Street Journal

Authoritarian Leisure: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Tourism Project in Comparative Perspective - 38 NorthAuthoritarian Leisure: North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Tourism Project in Comparative Perspective  38 North

Russia-North Korea Ties: Tactical Convenience or Strategic Commitment? - orfonline.orgRussia-North Korea Ties: Tactical Convenience or Strategic Commitment?  orfonline.org

North Korea slams US, Japan for turning alliance into 'nuclear' coalition - The Hans IndiaNorth Korea slams US, Japan for turning alliance into 'nuclear' coalition  The Hans India

Russia and North Korea Launch Direct Flights | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G - FirstpostRussia and North Korea Launch Direct Flights | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G  Firstpost

Trump open to Kim Jong Un meeting, confirms White House, despite North Korea's warning on denuclearization demands - MintTrump open to Kim Jong Un meeting, confirms White House, despite North Korea's warning on denuclearization demands  Mint

Time to modernize the ROK/U.S. alliance by building on enduring strengths - upi.comTime to modernize the ROK/U.S. alliance by building on enduring strengths  upi.com

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

Mount Paektu Becomes North Korea’s First UNESCO-Recognised Natural Site - Outlook TravellerMount Paektu Becomes North Korea’s First UNESCO-Recognised Natural Site  Outlook Traveller

North Korea denies any denuclearization talks with US - NewsonairNorth Korea denies any denuclearization talks with US  Newsonair

North Korea Backs Thai-Cambodian Peace Talks After Deadly Clashes - ABP Live EnglishNorth Korea Backs Thai-Cambodian Peace Talks After Deadly Clashes  ABP Live English

North Korea Continues to Improve Nuclear Posture - 38 NorthNorth Korea Continues to Improve Nuclear Posture  38 North

Inside Kim Jong Un’s New Beach Resort, Where the Only Foreigners Are Russian - The Wall Street JournalInside Kim Jong Un’s New Beach Resort, Where the Only Foreigners Are Russian  The Wall Street Journal

Why the world fails North Koreans - The Korea TimesWhy the world fails North Koreans  The Korea Times

North Korea warns of military action against any threats from U.S., Japan, South Korea - The HinduNorth Korea warns of military action against any threats from U.S., Japan, South Korea  The Hindu

Reunification with North fades from ideals of South Korea's younger generations, says expert - Anadolu AjansiReunification with North fades from ideals of South Korea's younger generations, says expert  Anadolu Ajansi

?North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures - The New York Times?North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures  The New York Times

North Korea calls South Korea's peace overtures 'great miscalculation' - ReutersNorth Korea calls South Korea's peace overtures 'great miscalculation'  Reuters

North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South's overtures - DWNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South's overtures  DW

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

'If US fails to accept...': North Korea's warning to Trump over denuclearisation; bilateral talks still o - The Times of India'If US fails to accept...': North Korea's warning to Trump over denuclearisation; bilateral talks still o  The Times of India

South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease - Al JazeeraSouth Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease  Al Jazeera

Mount Paektu Becomes North Korea’s First UNESCO-Recognised Natural Site - Outlook IndiaMount Paektu Becomes North Korea’s First UNESCO-Recognised Natural Site  Outlook India

North Korea snubs US offer to resume diplomatic talks: ‘mockery without nuclear recognition’ - MintNorth Korea snubs US offer to resume diplomatic talks: ‘mockery without nuclear recognition’  Mint

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister says talks with US possible if Washington drops denuclearization demand - CNNKim Jong Un’s powerful sister says talks with US possible if Washington drops denuclearization demand  CNN

North Korea says Trump must accept new nuclear reality - ReutersNorth Korea says Trump must accept new nuclear reality  Reuters

North Korea says relations with Donald Trump are ‘not bad’ - Financial TimesNorth Korea says relations with Donald Trump are ‘not bad’  Financial Times

North Korea Rejects Denuclearization Talks With US - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Rejects Denuclearization Talks With US  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

N. Korea's Kim orders freight station construction near China border - ????N. Korea's Kim orders freight station construction near China border  ????

Is peace possible on Korean Peninsula? Seoul opens door, Pyongyang holds leverage - Anadolu AjansiIs peace possible on Korean Peninsula? Seoul opens door, Pyongyang holds leverage  Anadolu Ajansi

North Korea Reiterates Party’s Precedence Over the Military, Conducts Sweeping Changes in KPA Leadership - 38 NorthNorth Korea Reiterates Party’s Precedence Over the Military, Conducts Sweeping Changes in KPA Leadership  38 North

North Korea hopes for 'lasting' peace following Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire - Latest news from AzerbaijanNorth Korea hopes for 'lasting' peace following Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Kim Jong Un's sister: Trump must accept North Korea as nuclear weapons state - NBC NewsKim Jong Un's sister: Trump must accept North Korea as nuclear weapons state  NBC News

North Korea slams US, Japan for turning alliance into 'nuclear' coalition - MorungExpressNorth Korea slams US, Japan for turning alliance into 'nuclear' coalition  MorungExpress

North Korea Continues to Modulate Anti-US Rhetoric and Strengthen Ties With Russia; Indicates Lack of Interest in Improving Ties With South Korea - 38 NorthNorth Korea Continues to Modulate Anti-US Rhetoric and Strengthen Ties With Russia; Indicates Lack of Interest in Improving Ties With South Korea  38 North

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea - Al JazeeraSouth Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea  Al Jazeera

South Korea: Assembly Speaker Woo calls for dialogue channels with Korea to stay open - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea: Assembly Speaker Woo calls for dialogue channels with Korea to stay open  The Hans India

North Korea says US should abandon denuclearization push - DWNorth Korea says US should abandon denuclearization push  DW

North Korea Remains Stable Amid Increased Emphasis on Party Discipline, Some Governance Anomalies, and Daughter’s Growing Prominence - 38 NorthNorth Korea Remains Stable Amid Increased Emphasis on Party Discipline, Some Governance Anomalies, and Daughter’s Growing Prominence  38 North

North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu

On the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year - NK NewsOn the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year  NK News

North Korean who crossed inter-Korean border recently intended to defect: Seoul - NK NewsNorth Korean who crossed inter-Korean border recently intended to defect: Seoul  NK News

North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea  Al Jazeera

North Korea rejects dialogue with Seoul, says no interest in talks - France 24North Korea rejects dialogue with Seoul, says no interest in talks  France 24

Europe and US doors shut, North Korean air hostesses welcome Russian guests after medical check as Moscow - The Economic TimesEurope and US doors shut, North Korean air hostesses welcome Russian guests after medical check as Moscow  The Economic Times

June Party Plenum Confirms Economic Modernization Rather than Drastic Development, Construction Projects Bear Fruit, and Economic Ties With Russia and Belarus Stepped Up - 38 NorthJune Party Plenum Confirms Economic Modernization Rather than Drastic Development, Construction Projects Bear Fruit, and Economic Ties With Russia and Belarus Stepped Up  38 North

‘No reason to meet’: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects outreach by South Korea, dims hope for resuming diplomacy. But why? - Mint‘No reason to meet’: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects outreach by South Korea, dims hope for resuming diplomacy. But why?  Mint

How South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung could revive US-North Korea talks - NK NewsHow South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung could revive US-North Korea talks  NK News

Russia’s Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea with Ukraine war at fore - Al JazeeraRussia’s Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea with Ukraine war at fore  Al Jazeera

North Korea says Trump must drop denuclearization policy if he wants to meet Kim - The Japan TimesNorth Korea says Trump must drop denuclearization policy if he wants to meet Kim  The Japan Times

North Korea rejects South’s olive branch, saying it has ‘no interest’ in rapprochement - The Japan TimesNorth Korea rejects South’s olive branch, saying it has ‘no interest’ in rapprochement  The Japan Times

North Korean Assembly Chief Claims US, South Korea Preparing To ‘Actualise’ Nuclear War - Ommcom NewsNorth Korean Assembly Chief Claims US, South Korea Preparing To ‘Actualise’ Nuclear War  Ommcom News

The Anti-US Axis Isn’t Dead, Just Resting - Bloomberg.comThe Anti-US Axis Isn’t Dead, Just Resting  Bloomberg.com

North Korea suggests talks with US possible if ‘denuclearization’ demand dropped - NK NewsNorth Korea suggests talks with US possible if ‘denuclearization’ demand dropped  NK News

Russia-North Korea launch direct flights - TravelBiz MonitorRussia-North Korea launch direct flights  TravelBiz Monitor

North Korea bars western influencers, journalist from trade fair tour | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea bars western influencers, journalist from trade fair tour | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Kim Yo Jong hints at US talks, but with caveats - CNNKim Yo Jong hints at US talks, but with caveats  CNN

North Korea will ‘never’ reconcile with South, calls Lee’s overtures futile - NK NewsNorth Korea will ‘never’ reconcile with South, calls Lee’s overtures futile  NK News

North Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead - NK NewsNorth Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead  NK News

South Korea reviewing various options to improve North Korea ties - ReutersSouth Korea reviewing various options to improve North Korea ties  Reuters

U.S. Sanctions Three North Korean Officials Behind IT Worker Farms - incyber newsU.S. Sanctions Three North Korean Officials Behind IT Worker Farms  incyber news

North Korea Says Kim’s Relations With Trump ‘Not Bad,’ but Stands Firm on Nukes - The New York TimesNorth Korea Says Kim’s Relations With Trump ‘Not Bad,’ but Stands Firm on Nukes  The New York Times

North Korea Says Trump-Kim Ties ‘Not Bad,’ Urges New US Tone - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Says Trump-Kim Ties ‘Not Bad,’ Urges New US Tone  Bloomberg.com

North Korea issues heat advisories as mercury soars in wake of monsoon rains - NK NewsNorth Korea issues heat advisories as mercury soars in wake of monsoon rains  NK News

Google Cloud, AWS targeted by North Korean hacking group - SC MediaGoogle Cloud, AWS targeted by North Korean hacking group  SC Media

Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure - NK NewsRussian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure  NK News

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

South Korea Aims For Stronger Tourism Sector With Strategic Focus On Revitalizing Travel And Exploring North Korea As A Potential Destination - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Aims For Stronger Tourism Sector With Strategic Focus On Revitalizing Travel And Exploring North Korea As A Potential Destination  Travel And Tour World

North Korea's Kim vows to win anti-US battle marking Korean War anniversary - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim vows to win anti-US battle marking Korean War anniversary  Reuters

Nuclear no-go: North Korea signals denuclearisation-era’s end with twin warnings - South China Morning PostNuclear no-go: North Korea signals denuclearisation-era’s end with twin warnings  South China Morning Post

Who is Kim Yo Jong, sister and ‘right hand’ of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un? - Los Angeles TimesWho is Kim Yo Jong, sister and ‘right hand’ of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un?  Los Angeles Times

Russia Resumes Direct Flights To North Korea After 30 Years, Boosting Trade And Tech Ties - ABP Live EnglishRussia Resumes Direct Flights To North Korea After 30 Years, Boosting Trade And Tech Ties  ABP Live English

North Korea Has ‘No Interest’ in Talking to Lee Jae-myung - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Has ‘No Interest’ in Talking to Lee Jae-myung  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Putin's Russia Begins Direct Flights to Kim's North Korea After 77 Years | Firstpost America | N18G - FirstpostPutin's Russia Begins Direct Flights to Kim's North Korea After 77 Years | Firstpost America | N18G  Firstpost

N. Korea’s Kim orders freight station construction near China border - The Straits TimesN. Korea’s Kim orders freight station construction near China border  The Straits Times

North Korea Rebuffs South’s Attempt to Ease Tensions - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Rebuffs South’s Attempt to Ease Tensions  Bloomberg.com

North Korean exporters of medical equipment register trademarks in Russia - NK NewsNorth Korean exporters of medical equipment register trademarks in Russia  NK News

Seoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident - BBCSeoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident  BBC

Who is Kim Yo Jong? See the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - USA TodayWho is Kim Yo Jong? See the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un  USA Today

Russian military jet makes quick stop in North Korea en route from Moscow - NK NewsRussian military jet makes quick stop in North Korea en route from Moscow  NK News

N. Korea slams US, S. Korea, Japan military drills - breakingthenews.netN. Korea slams US, S. Korea, Japan military drills  breakingthenews.net

US-ROK defense chiefs discuss North Korea-Russia ties in first phone talks - NK NewsUS-ROK defense chiefs discuss North Korea-Russia ties in first phone talks  NK News

North Korea’s Kim commemorates Chinese war dead on Korean War armistice anniversary - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea’s Kim commemorates Chinese war dead on Korean War armistice anniversary  Anadolu Ajansi

Apples, sausages and workers: North Korea and Russia deepen economic ties - Financial TimesApples, sausages and workers: North Korea and Russia deepen economic ties  Financial Times

North Korea’s First Ballistic Missile Submarine Still Not Operational - Beyond ParallelNorth Korea’s First Ballistic Missile Submarine Still Not Operational  Beyond Parallel

North Korea seaside resort bans foreigners weeks after opening - BBCNorth Korea seaside resort bans foreigners weeks after opening  BBC

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 Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’ - Al Jazeera‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’  Al Jazeera

South Korean speaker urges reopening of talks with North Korea - AnewZSouth Korean speaker urges reopening of talks with North Korea  AnewZ

North Korea fired multiple-launch rockets from near Pyongyang, South Korea says - The Economic TimesNorth Korea fired multiple-launch rockets from near Pyongyang, South Korea says  The Economic Times

North Korea tells Trump to accept new nuclear reality - MSNNorth Korea tells Trump to accept new nuclear reality  MSN

Can US-North Korea denuclearization talks be revived? - The Korea TimesCan US-North Korea denuclearization talks be revived?  The Korea Times

A Russian airline that used to ferry passengers to Europe is now flying to North Korea instead - Business InsiderA Russian airline that used to ferry passengers to Europe is now flying to North Korea instead  Business Insider

North Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities - theguardian.comNorth Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities  theguardian.com

Ukrainian HIMARS Strike Destroys North Korean Koksan Gun in Precision Hit, Video - UNITED24 MediaUkrainian HIMARS Strike Destroys North Korean Koksan Gun in Precision Hit, Video  UNITED24 Media

Russia Launches First Commercial Flight to North Korea in Decades - The Moscow TimesRussia Launches First Commercial Flight to North Korea in Decades  The Moscow Times

North Korean parliamentary chief accuses US, ROK of preparing for ‘nuclear war’ - NK NewsNorth Korean parliamentary chief accuses US, ROK of preparing for ‘nuclear war’  NK News