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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North Korean man crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea - AP NewsNorth Korean man crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea  AP News

North Korean, in Rare Feat, Flees to Freedom On Foot Through the DMZ - WSJNorth Korean, in Rare Feat, Flees to Freedom On Foot Through the DMZ  WSJ

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 has a new luxury beach resort. But the country isn't open to most tourists - NPRNorth Korea has a new luxury beach resort. But the country isn't open to most tourists  NPR

Why US strikes on Iran could tighten North Korea’s nuclear grip, rattling China - South China Morning PostWhy US strikes on Iran could tighten North Korea’s nuclear grip, rattling China  South China Morning Post

North Korea Slams Quad For Calling It To Denuclearise - NDTVNorth Korea Slams Quad For Calling It To Denuclearise  NDTV

Russian Firms Seek North Korean Translators to Support Influx of Workers - The Moscow TimesRussian Firms Seek North Korean Translators to Support Influx of Workers  The Moscow Times

N Korea blasts US indictment of 4 nationals on cybercrime charges, calls it smear campaign - Daily ExcelsiorN Korea blasts US indictment of 4 nationals on cybercrime charges, calls it smear campaign  Daily Excelsior

North Korea opened beach resort to boost economy, but no foreign tourists spotted. Is Kim's plan failing? - WIONNorth Korea opened beach resort to boost economy, but no foreign tourists spotted. Is Kim's plan failing?  WION

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea - YahooAmerican bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea  Yahoo

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shown with coffins of his soldiers killed in Russia - The Washington PostNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un shown with coffins of his soldiers killed in Russia  The Washington Post

Inside a phone smuggled out of North Korea - BBCInside a phone smuggled out of North Korea  BBC

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

North Korea and Denuclearization: Regime Survival and Nuclear Weapons - The GeopoliticsNorth Korea and Denuclearization: Regime Survival and Nuclear Weapons  The Geopolitics

What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence? - South China Morning PostWhat can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?  South China Morning Post

North Korea opens massive beach resort to boost tourism - Times of IndiaNorth Korea opens massive beach resort to boost tourism  Times of India

Kim Jong Un takes major step to boost economy: North Korea opens beach resort which accommodates 20,000 people - MintKim Jong Un takes major step to boost economy: North Korea opens beach resort which accommodates 20,000 people  Mint

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

How North Korea’s Tech Fraud Infiltrates US Companies | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G - FirstpostHow North Korea’s Tech Fraud Infiltrates US Companies | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G  Firstpost

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

North Korea highlights state founder Kim Il-sung's leadership ahead of the 31st anniversary of his death - The Korea TimesNorth Korea highlights state founder Kim Il-sung's leadership ahead of the 31st anniversary of his death  The Korea Times

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

Did US strikes on Iran push North Korea to expand nuclear arsenal? Here's what reports suggest - WIONDid US strikes on Iran push North Korea to expand nuclear arsenal? Here's what reports suggest  WION

History of South Korea - Relations with the North - BritannicaHistory of South Korea - Relations with the North  Britannica

Russia turns to N. Korean workers amid Western sanctions - DailyNKRussia turns to N. Korean workers amid Western sanctions  DailyNK

Aliawati Longkumer Appointed As India’s Ambassador To North Korea - BW BusinessworldAliawati Longkumer Appointed As India’s Ambassador To North Korea  BW Businessworld

Welcome to North Korea’s Benidorm - The EconomistWelcome to North Korea’s Benidorm  The Economist

North Korea slams Quad countries for ‘coercive acts’ - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea slams Quad countries for ‘coercive acts’  Anadolu Ajansi

North Korea opens beach resort with slides, swimming pool to boost tourism | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea opens beach resort with slides, swimming pool to boost tourism | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

The TV shows people risk death to watch - The EconomistThe TV shows people risk death to watch  The Economist

North Korea opens landmark coastal Wonsan tourist zone - The HinduNorth Korea opens landmark coastal Wonsan tourist zone  The Hindu

South Korea to repatriate six North Koreans this week - ????South Korea to repatriate six North Koreans this week  ????

Microsoft shuts down 3,000 email accounts created by North Korean IT workers - The Record from Recorded Future NewsMicrosoft shuts down 3,000 email accounts created by North Korean IT workers  The Record from Recorded Future News

Does North Korea Really Have So Few ICBMs? - 38 NorthDoes North Korea Really Have So Few ICBMs?  38 North

North Korean Hackers Use Fake Zoom Updates to Install macOS Malware - SecurityWeekNorth Korean Hackers Use Fake Zoom Updates to Install macOS Malware  SecurityWeek

Kim Jong-un pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine - The GuardianKim Jong-un pays rare public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine  The Guardian

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

North Korea Travel Agency Announces Recruitment for Tourists in 2025: A Rare Opportunity - Travel And Tour WorldNorth Korea Travel Agency Announces Recruitment for Tourists in 2025: A Rare Opportunity  Travel And Tour World

NATO’s North Korea Blindspot Is a Security Nightmare - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNATO’s North Korea Blindspot Is a Security Nightmare  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un opens luxury beach resort with 54 hotels, cinema, beer pubs; Here’s what it offers - MintNorth Korea's Kim Jong-Un opens luxury beach resort with 54 hotels, cinema, beer pubs; Here’s what it offers  Mint

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

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

South Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea - BBCSouth Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea  BBC

US steps up pursuit of hackers linked to North Korea’s nuclear programme - Financial TimesUS steps up pursuit of hackers linked to North Korea’s nuclear programme  Financial Times

North Korea opens massive beach resort, eyes Russian tourists - France 24North Korea opens massive beach resort, eyes Russian tourists  France 24

North Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South - DWNorth Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South  DW

?North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists - The New York Times?North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists  The New York Times

Rubio skips South Korea visit as coordination on North Korea policy stalls - NK NewsRubio skips South Korea visit as coordination on North Korea policy stalls  NK News

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 opens grand seaside resort inaugurated by Kim Jong Un; but, not everyone is welcome - MintNorth Korea opens grand seaside resort inaugurated by Kim Jong Un; but, not everyone is welcome  Mint

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 runs dining boats on Pyongyang's Taedong River - The Korea TimesNorth Korea runs dining boats on Pyongyang's Taedong River  The Korea Times

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says - The New York TimesNorth Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says  The New York Times

N. Korea congratulates reelected chairman of central committee at Russian communist party - Yonhap News AgencyN. Korea congratulates reelected chairman of central committee at Russian communist party  Yonhap News Agency

Russia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out - Euronews.comRussia's friends: Taliban and Pyongyang in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out  Euronews.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces - The HinduNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces  The Hindu

Pursuing Stable Coexistence: A Reorientation of U.S. Policy Toward North Korea - usip.orgPursuing Stable Coexistence: A Reorientation of U.S. Policy Toward North Korea  usip.org

North Korean civilian crosses heavily fortified DMZ into South - upi.comNorth Korean civilian crosses heavily fortified DMZ into South  upi.com

North Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say - CNNNorth Korea to send as many as 30,000 troops to bolster Russia’s forces, Ukrainian officials say  CNN

North Korean crossed MDL into South Korea Thursday: JCS - The Korea HeraldNorth Korean crossed MDL into South Korea Thursday: JCS  The Korea Herald

Russia could soon get up to 30,000 more North Korean troops, reports say - The Japan TimesRussia could soon get up to 30,000 more North Korean troops, reports say  The Japan Times

US will strike North Korea if South attacked with nukes, South's spy chief nominee says - ReutersUS will strike North Korea if South attacked with nukes, South's spy chief nominee says  Reuters

Is North Korea boosting its nuclear capabilities? - DWIs North Korea boosting its nuclear capabilities?  DW

Nuclear talks ‘a trap’? North Korea doubts US intentions after Iran bombing - South China Morning PostNuclear talks ‘a trap’? North Korea doubts US intentions after Iran bombing  South China Morning Post

North Korea to Triple Troop Presence in Ukraine, Backing Russia With Up to 30,000 Soldiers - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea to Triple Troop Presence in Ukraine, Backing Russia With Up to 30,000 Soldiers  UNITED24 Media

Daily Life in North Korea!! - VocalDaily Life in North Korea!!  Vocal

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 Ju Ae: A rare look at North Korea's next likely leader - NBC NewsKim Ju Ae: A rare look at North Korea's next likely leader  NBC News

North Korean man arrested in South Korea after crossing border - The IndependentNorth Korean man arrested in South Korea after crossing border  The Independent

President Lee Jae Myung and the Resetting of Korea, Inc. - Carnegie Endowment for International PeacePresident Lee Jae Myung and the Resetting of Korea, Inc.  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

North Korea launches more than a dozen rockets, South Korea says - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNorth Korea launches more than a dozen rockets, South Korea says  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

North Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest bid - The HinduNorth Korea says South in 'political chaos' over Yoon arrest bid  The Hindu

Over 100 US companies hiring remote workers ended up funding Kim Jong Un's weapons programs, DOJ says - Business InsiderOver 100 US companies hiring remote workers ended up funding Kim Jong Un's weapons programs, DOJ says  Business Insider

North Korea to send up to 30,000 more troops to aid Russia's war against Ukraine, CNN reports - The Kyiv IndependentNorth Korea to send up to 30,000 more troops to aid Russia's war against Ukraine, CNN reports  The Kyiv Independent

N Korea’s Kim eyes more warships as damaged destroyer relaunched - Al JazeeraN Korea’s Kim eyes more warships as damaged destroyer relaunched  Al Jazeera

Why North Korean TV showed Kim Jong Un mourning soldiers killed fighting Ukraine - NK NewsWhy North Korean TV showed Kim Jong Un mourning soldiers killed fighting Ukraine  NK News

North Korea's Kim seen draping coffins with flag at Russia treaty anniversary - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim seen draping coffins with flag at Russia treaty anniversary  Reuters

Which tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort? - Euronews.comWhich tourists is North Korea hoping to attract with new resort?  Euronews.com

Chinese citizens marvel at North Korea’s megaresort, and fume at their exclusion - NK NewsChinese citizens marvel at North Korea’s megaresort, and fume at their exclusion  NK News

North Korea opens massive beach resort, will welcome Russian tourists - upi.comNorth Korea opens massive beach resort, will welcome Russian tourists  upi.com

South Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers - The IndependentSouth Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers  The Independent

Rights abuses continue in North Korea a decade after probe, says UN investigator - ReutersRights abuses continue in North Korea a decade after probe, says UN investigator  Reuters

Civic group announces end to controversial anti-North Korea leaflet campaign - Korea JoongAng DailyCivic group announces end to controversial anti-North Korea leaflet campaign  Korea JoongAng Daily

North and South Korea are in an underground war - is Kim Jong Un winning? - BBCNorth and South Korea are in an underground war - is Kim Jong Un winning?  BBC

North Korea Unleashes a New Era of Luxury Tourism with the Opening of the Wonsan Resort but Faces Daunting Roadblocks in Attracting Foreign Visitors - Travel And Tour WorldNorth Korea Unleashes a New Era of Luxury Tourism with the Opening of the Wonsan Resort but Faces Daunting Roadblocks in Attracting Foreign Visitors  Travel And Tour World

US authorities unmask North Korean IT worker schemes and their American accomplices - Cybersecurity DiveUS authorities unmask North Korean IT worker schemes and their American accomplices  Cybersecurity Dive

North Koreans swim and play at a beach resort touted as a boost for tourism - AP NewsNorth Koreans swim and play at a beach resort touted as a boost for tourism  AP News

North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang - MSNNorth Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang  MSN

North Korea’s new resort, fires in Crete, Diogo Jota tributes: photos of the day – Thursday - The GuardianNorth Korea’s new resort, fires in Crete, Diogo Jota tributes: photos of the day – Thursday  The Guardian

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

North Korea: Kim Jong Un honors troops killed in Russia - DWNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un honors troops killed in Russia  DW

How does sending more troops to Russia benefit North Korea? - DWHow does sending more troops to Russia benefit North Korea?  DW

North Korea to send military construction workers, deminers to rebuild Russia's Kursk region - France 24North Korea to send military construction workers, deminers to rebuild Russia's Kursk region  France 24

North Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst  Al Jazeera

Viral Photo Of North Korea's New Map Claims To Reflect Kim Jong-Un's Policy Shift - NDTVViral Photo Of North Korea's New Map Claims To Reflect Kim Jong-Un's Policy Shift  NDTV

South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea - NK NewsSouth Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea  NK News

North Korea claims it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in its capital - The HinduNorth Korea claims it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in its capital  The Hindu

North Korea could add 30,000 troops in Russia - MSNNorth Korea could add 30,000 troops in Russia  MSN

North Korea opens massive beach resort to boost tourism - DWNorth Korea opens massive beach resort to boost tourism  DW

North Korea Justifies Nuclear Weapons Expansion - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Justifies Nuclear Weapons Expansion  Arms Control Association

North Korea-Russia People-to-People Exchanges as a Tool for Sustained Dialogue - 38 NorthNorth Korea-Russia People-to-People Exchanges as a Tool for Sustained Dialogue  38 North