Korea-North

Country Korea-North
Capital Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Currency North Korean won(KPW)
Languages Korean

Pyongyang

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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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N. Korea's Kim calls for active role of young generation in party affairs - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim calls for active role of young generation in party affairs  The Korea Times
Pyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula - BrookingsPyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula  Brookings
North Korea’s Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war - InternazionaleNorth Korea’s Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war  Internazionale
North Korea rejects cybercrime allegations, accuses US of smear campaign - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea rejects cybercrime allegations, accuses US of smear campaign  The Korea Herald
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N. Korea shoots back at hacking allegations - The Korea TimesN. Korea shoots back at hacking allegations  The Korea Times
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North Korea’s Ukraine war lessons reshaping calculus on Korean Peninsula - The Japan TimesNorth Korea’s Ukraine war lessons reshaping calculus on Korean Peninsula  The Japan Times
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Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine - BBCKim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine  BBC
North Korea Denies US Cyber Threat Allegations, Calls Them Fabricated - RatopatiNorth Korea Denies US Cyber Threat Allegations, Calls Them Fabricated  Ratopati
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North Korea faces ‘severe’ drought, according to state media - The Japan TimesNorth Korea faces ‘severe’ drought, according to state media  The Japan Times
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
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US warns Iran mimics North Korea’s nuclear strategy amid military tensions - MEXC ExchangeUS warns Iran mimics North Korea’s nuclear strategy amid military tensions  MEXC Exchange
North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast - Al JazeeraNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast  Al Jazeera
South Korea no longer holds the cards against the North - Lowy InstituteSouth Korea no longer holds the cards against the North  Lowy Institute
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Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions - NK NewsRussia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions  NK News
North Korea says efforts underway to counter rare drought in country - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea says efforts underway to counter rare drought in country  Anadolu Ajansi
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Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture - The GuardianKim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture  The Guardian
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North Korea faces a ‘severe’ drought, state media reports - Taipei TimesNorth Korea faces a ‘severe’ drought, state media reports  Taipei Times
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North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country - NK NewsNorth Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country  NK News
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'New neocons' influence Trump as North Korea faces increased risk - The Korea Times'New neocons' influence Trump as North Korea faces increased risk  The Korea Times
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Inside one of the most daring escapes from North Korea - CNNInside one of the most daring escapes from North Korea  CNN
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - NPRNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  NPR
Blood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum - NK NewsBlood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum  NK News
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war - ReutersNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war  Reuters
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North Korean oppression is a security strategy, not a side issue - Asia TimesNorth Korean oppression is a security strategy, not a side issue  Asia Times
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‘Enemy state’: North Korea threat explodes - News.com.au‘Enemy state’: North Korea threat explodes  News.com.au
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