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 Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities - The GuardianNorth Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un alleging torture and sexual violence in regime’s detention facilities  The Guardian
North Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse - BBCNorth Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse  BBC
North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists - BBCNorth Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists  BBC
South Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  The Hindu
South Korea, Japan and US conduct joint air drill with B-52 bomber amid growing threats from North Korea - Telegraph IndiaSouth Korea, Japan and US conduct joint air drill with B-52 bomber amid growing threats from North Korea  Telegraph India
South Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet - ThePrintSouth Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet  ThePrint
Moscow’s top diplomat to visit North Korea as Pyongyang gets pulled deeper into Russia’s war on Ukraine - CNNMoscow’s top diplomat to visit North Korea as Pyongyang gets pulled deeper into Russia’s war on Ukraine  CNN
Russian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, reports - The Indian ExpressRussian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, reports  The Indian Express
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea this week in latest sign of expanding ties - Times of IndiaRussian foreign minister to visit North Korea this week in latest sign of expanding ties  Times of India
Ukraine spy chief claims North Korea supplying 40% of Russia’s ammunition for war - MintUkraine spy chief claims North Korea supplying 40% of Russia’s ammunition for war  Mint
Exclusive: US-owned company seized to feed Russia planning to supply China, North Korea instead - ReutersExclusive: US-owned company seized to feed Russia planning to supply China, North Korea instead  Reuters
FBI And Microsoft Bust Massive North Korean Laptop Farm Scam Across US - NDTVFBI And Microsoft Bust Massive North Korean Laptop Farm Scam Across US  NDTV
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, Japan, US hold air drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - WIONSouth Korea, Japan, US hold air drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  WION
Top US military officer calls for trilateral cooperation amid military buildup by North Korea, China - NewsonairTop US military officer calls for trilateral cooperation amid military buildup by North Korea, China  Newsonair
Ukraine Spy Chief Says 40% of Russian Ammunition Is North Korean - BloombergUkraine Spy Chief Says 40% of Russian Ammunition Is North Korean  Bloomberg
South Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to complete denuclearization of North Korea - MorungExpressSouth Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to complete denuclearization of North Korea  MorungExpress
South Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue  Ommcom News
Russian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says - ReutersRussian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says  Reuters
Russia's FM Lavrov Arrives in North Korea - The Moscow TimesRussia's FM Lavrov Arrives in North Korea  The Moscow Times
In a Good-Will Gesture, South Korea Returns Stranded Fishermen to the North - The New York TimesIn a Good-Will Gesture, South Korea Returns Stranded Fishermen to the North  The New York Times
Behind the Wheel of Change: North Korea’s Car Culture and the Politics of Movement - 38 NorthBehind the Wheel of Change: North Korea’s Car Culture and the Politics of Movement  38 North
Defense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat - NK NewsDefense chiefs of ROK, US, Japan vow deeper cooperation amid North Korean threat  NK News
North Korea fired multiple rounds with rocket launches in Yellow Sea after South Korea holds air drills with US, Japan - MintNorth Korea fired multiple rounds with rocket launches in Yellow Sea after South Korea holds air drills with US, Japan  Mint
Kim Jong-Un | Facts, Biography, & Nuclear Program - BritannicaKim Jong-Un | Facts, Biography, & Nuclear Program  Britannica
Russia's FM Lavrov arrives in North Korea: Russian state media - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Russia's FM Lavrov arrives in North Korea: Russian state media  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
North Korea’s Second Chance? - Foreign AffairsNorth Korea’s Second Chance?  Foreign Affairs
Did South Korea's ex-leader try to goad North into conflict? - DWDid South Korea's ex-leader try to goad North into conflict?  DW
South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists - ReutersSouth Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists  Reuters
North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuits against Kim Jong Un - NK NewsNorth Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuits against Kim Jong Un  NK News
History of South Korea - Relations with the North - BritannicaHistory of South Korea - Relations with the North  Britannica
North Korea Supplies 40% of Russia’s Ammunition in War Against Ukraine, Spy Chief Says - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Supplies 40% of Russia’s Ammunition in War Against Ukraine, Spy Chief Says  UNITED24 Media
Seoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident - BBCSeoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident  BBC
Geopolitical Tensions Heating Up: North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation and Defense Investment Opportunities - AInvestGeopolitical Tensions Heating Up: North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation and Defense Investment Opportunities  AInvest
Satellite images confirm N. Korea's demolition of inter-Korean reunion center - The Korea TimesSatellite images confirm N. Korea's demolition of inter-Korean reunion center  The Korea Times
South Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen - DWSouth Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen  DW
Russia, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, and Other Countries Where Tourists Are Now Facing Increased Barriers and Less Welcoming Atmospheres - Travel And Tour WorldRussia, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, and Other Countries Where Tourists Are Now Facing Increased Barriers and Less Welcoming Atmospheres  Travel And Tour World
North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu
Russia’s FM Lavrov arrives in North Korea: Russian state media - Al Arabiya EnglishRussia’s FM Lavrov arrives in North Korea: Russian state media  Al Arabiya English
Ask A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea - NK NewsAsk A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea  NK News
Radioactive Russian delivery to North Korea tests boundaries of UN sanctions - NK NewsRadioactive Russian delivery to North Korea tests boundaries of UN sanctions  NK News
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
Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea - Al JazeeraAmericans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea supplies 40% of Russia's ammunition, Ukrainian intel chief tells Bloomberg - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea supplies 40% of Russia's ammunition, Ukrainian intel chief tells Bloomberg  Korea JoongAng Daily
Putin sends Russia’s top diplomat to North Korea days after Kim assured 6,000 more troops - FirstpostPutin sends Russia’s top diplomat to North Korea days after Kim assured 6,000 more troops  Firstpost
South Korea sends 6 rescued North Koreans back across sea border - AP NewsSouth Korea sends 6 rescued North Koreans back across sea border  AP News
Russian Foreign Minister To Visit North Korea Amid Deepening Military Ties In Ukraine War - Outlook IndiaRussian Foreign Minister To Visit North Korea Amid Deepening Military Ties In Ukraine War  Outlook India
North Korea fires 10 rockets hours after US-South Korea-Japan air drill - Telangana TodayNorth Korea fires 10 rockets hours after US-South Korea-Japan air drill  Telangana Today
South Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts along border with rival North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts along border with rival North Korea  The Hindu
North Korea to receive $2.38M in humanitarian assistance this year: UN data - NK NewsNorth Korea to receive $2.38M in humanitarian assistance this year: UN data  NK News
Six North Koreans Sent Back on a Tiny Wooden Boat by the South - The Wall Street JournalSix North Koreans Sent Back on a Tiny Wooden Boat by the South  The Wall Street Journal
Rare North Korean Type 75 Rocket Launcher Wiped Out by Ukraine’s Elite Presidential Brigade, Video - UNITED24 MediaRare North Korean Type 75 Rocket Launcher Wiped Out by Ukraine’s Elite Presidential Brigade, Video  UNITED24 Media
North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism - BBCNorth Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism  BBC
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
Demolition of Mt. Kumgang Tourist Area Slowly Drags On - 38 NorthDemolition of Mt. Kumgang Tourist Area Slowly Drags On  38 North
Seoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return - Euronews.comSeoul repatriates six North Koreans who drifted south by accident and sought return  Euronews.com
South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - The IndependentSouth Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  The Independent
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 provides Russia with up to 40% of its ammunition – Budanov - Mezha.MediaNorth Korea provides Russia with up to 40% of its ammunition – Budanov  Mezha.Media
Crypto Scam Led by Alleged North Korean Defector Unravels in South Korea - CoindooCrypto Scam Led by Alleged North Korean Defector Unravels in South Korea  Coindoo
South Korea, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea - Taipei TimesSouth Korea, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea  Taipei Times
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
Treasury sanctions key player behind North Korean IT worker scheme - The Record from Recorded Future NewsTreasury sanctions key player behind North Korean IT worker scheme  The Record from Recorded Future News
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend - The Moscow TimesForeign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend  The Moscow Times
My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea - National GeographicMy night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea  National Geographic
South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year - ReutersSouth Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year  Reuters
Seoul calls for dialogue over North Korea's dismantling of family reunion facility - Korea JoongAng DailySeoul calls for dialogue over North Korea's dismantling of family reunion facility  Korea JoongAng Daily
As the dust settles in Iran, all eyes turn to North Korea - The HillAs the dust settles in Iran, all eyes turn to North Korea  The Hill
North Korea sending teams to Russia’s Kursk to aid war-hit area’s recovery - Al JazeeraNorth Korea sending teams to Russia’s Kursk to aid war-hit area’s recovery  Al Jazeera
Russia's foreign minister to visit North Korea, KCNA reports - ReutersRussia's foreign minister to visit North Korea, KCNA reports  Reuters
Aliawati Longkumer Appointed As India’s Ambassador To North Korea - BW BusinessworldAliawati Longkumer Appointed As India’s Ambassador To North Korea  BW Businessworld
Russia’s top diplomat to visit North Korea for three-day trip this weekend: KCNA - NK NewsRussia’s top diplomat to visit North Korea for three-day trip this weekend: KCNA  NK News
Iran’s ‘North Korea moment’ might happen via smaller, covert nuclear sites - JNS.orgIran’s ‘North Korea moment’ might happen via smaller, covert nuclear sites  JNS.org
North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: tour agency - NK NewsNorth Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: tour agency  NK News
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ’hostile State’ for first time - The HinduNorth Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ’hostile State’ for first time  The Hindu
Kim Jong Un built a lavish resort for 20,000 people. But who will travel there? - CNNKim Jong Un built a lavish resort for 20,000 people. But who will travel there?  CNN
South Korea repatriates 6 rescued North Koreans across sea border - upi.comSouth Korea repatriates 6 rescued North Koreans across sea border  upi.com
North Korea backs Iran, says ‘cancer-like’ Israel threatening peace in Middle East | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea backs Iran, says ‘cancer-like’ Israel threatening peace in Middle East | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times
North Korea sends senior official to mark defense pact anniversary with China - NK NewsNorth Korea sends senior official to mark defense pact anniversary with China  NK News
North Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people - CNNNorth Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people  CNN
Russian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says - The Straits TimesRussian foreign minister arrives in North Korea, KCNA says  The Straits Times
Laos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine - NK NewsLaos set to join North Korea in supporting Russia’s invasion, says Ukraine  NK News
Secret Japanese life of North Korea Kim Jong-un’s mother exposed in new book - South China Morning PostSecret Japanese life of North Korea Kim Jong-un’s mother exposed in new book  South China Morning Post
U.S. Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program Risks Emboldening North Korea’s Kim - The Wall Street JournalU.S. Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program Risks Emboldening North Korea’s Kim  The Wall Street Journal
Lavrov in North Korea for 3-Day State Visit - Kyiv PostLavrov in North Korea for 3-Day State Visit  Kyiv Post
North Korea: What its warship failure teaches us about Kim Jong Un's regime - BBCNorth Korea: What its warship failure teaches us about Kim Jong Un's regime  BBC
North Korea condemns US strike on Iran as violation of sovereign rights - ReutersNorth Korea condemns US strike on Iran as violation of sovereign rights  Reuters
Trump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says - Al JazeeraTrump open to dialogue with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, White House says  Al Jazeera
North Korea announces launch of beach resort for unexpected reason and guests are expected to arrive very soon - tyla.comNorth Korea announces launch of beach resort for unexpected reason and guests are expected to arrive very soon  tyla.com
Understanding the China-North Korea Relationship - Council on Foreign RelationsUnderstanding the China-North Korea Relationship  Council on Foreign Relations
North Korea condemns recent strike on Iran, calls Israel ‘cancer-like entity for peace in West Asia’ - MintNorth Korea condemns recent strike on Iran, calls Israel ‘cancer-like entity for peace in West Asia’  Mint
North Korea supplies 40% of Russia's weapons – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief - ?????????? ??????North Korea supplies 40% of Russia's weapons – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief  ?????????? ??????
North Korea Supplies 40% of Russia’s Ammunition Amid Ukraine Conflict - ?????North Korea Supplies 40% of Russia’s Ammunition Amid Ukraine Conflict  ?????
Russia’s Top Diplomat Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Week - BloombergRussia’s Top Diplomat Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Week  Bloomberg
North Korean factory foods pile up unsold - DailyNKNorth Korean factory foods pile up unsold  DailyNK
Kim Jong-un opens pet project beach resort in North Korea – in pictures - The GuardianKim Jong-un opens pet project beach resort in North Korea – in pictures  The Guardian
After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely - DWAfter US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely  DW
South Korea, United States, and Japan reaffirm commitment to deter a nuclear North - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea, United States, and Japan reaffirm commitment to deter a nuclear North  Korea JoongAng Daily
Inside North Korea's Hiring Scams Targeting Crypto Firms - DecryptInside North Korea's Hiring Scams Targeting Crypto Firms  Decrypt
US Sanctions Target North Korean Fake-Tech-Worker Scheme - BloombergUS Sanctions Target North Korean Fake-Tech-Worker Scheme  Bloomberg
North Korea to send thousands to help rebuild Russia's Kursk region - BBCNorth Korea to send thousands to help rebuild Russia's Kursk region  BBC
U.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency over IT worker scheme - CBS NewsU.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency over IT worker scheme  CBS News
North Korea Justifies Nuclear Weapons Expansion - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Justifies Nuclear Weapons Expansion  Arms Control Association
Kim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea’s first destroyer - Al JazeeraKim Jong Un watches missile test-firing from North Korea’s first destroyer  Al Jazeera