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, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain - Reuters
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Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
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Analysis: Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea - CNNAnalysis: Why China’s Xi wants a ‘brighter’ future with North Korea  CNN
US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push - ReutersUS, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push  Reuters
Why Was Xi Jinping in North Korea? - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificWhy Was Xi Jinping in North Korea?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
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Russia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity - Asia SocietyRussia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity  Asia Society
History of South Korea - Relations with the North - BritannicaHistory of South Korea - Relations with the North  Britannica
Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line - The Japan TimesWhy China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line  The Japan Times
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Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
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Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea? - BBCFriendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?  BBC
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Xi Jinping’s Visit to Pyongyang: Regional Roundup - 38 NorthXi Jinping’s Visit to Pyongyang: Regional Roundup  38 North
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North Korea Will ‘Never’ Get Nuclear Recognition, EU, Seoul Say - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Will ‘Never’ Get Nuclear Recognition, EU, Seoul Say  Bloomberg.com
Spotlight China, Japan, North Korea Xi lets prospect of Japan's nuclearisation hover over Pyonyang talks - Intelligence OnlineSpotlight China, Japan, North Korea Xi lets prospect of Japan's nuclearisation hover over Pyonyang talks  Intelligence Online
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up - BBCXi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up  BBC
Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue - The Japan TimesManga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue  The Japan Times
The relationship between China and North Korea - NPRThe relationship between China and North Korea  NPR
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Xi Jinping wraps up trip to North Korea, hails ‘ever-renewing friendship’ - NBC NewsXi Jinping wraps up trip to North Korea, hails ‘ever-renewing friendship’  NBC News
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What Xi and Kim gained from their summit in North Korea - The Christian Science MonitorWhat Xi and Kim gained from their summit in North Korea  The Christian Science Monitor
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un - CNNChina’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un  CNN
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China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports - ReutersChina's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports  Reuters
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What Xi and Kim Want From Their Summit in North Korea - WSJWhat Xi and Kim Want From Their Summit in North Korea  WSJ
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Xi Cements Sway Over North Korea as Kim Names China Top Priority - Bloomberg.comXi Cements Sway Over North Korea as Kim Names China Top Priority  Bloomberg.com
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North Korea hails ‘blueprint’ for China ties - Taipei TimesNorth Korea hails ‘blueprint’ for China ties  Taipei Times
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Seoul, Washington reaffirm goal of NK denuclearization at key nuclear deterrence meeting - The Korea TimesSeoul, Washington reaffirm goal of NK denuclearization at key nuclear deterrence meeting  The Korea Times
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US Denies North Korea Nuclear Arms ‘Closed Issue’ After Xi Visit - Bloomberg.comUS Denies North Korea Nuclear Arms ‘Closed Issue’ After Xi Visit  Bloomberg.com
Asia Minute: Why did Xi Jinping go to North Korea? - Hawaii Public RadioAsia Minute: Why did Xi Jinping go to North Korea?  Hawaii Public Radio
North Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces  Le Monde.fr
North Korea says Chinese president’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties - Hong Kong Free Press HKFPNorth Korea says Chinese president’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties  Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Russia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip - CNNRussia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip  CNN
China's Xi vows to bring ties with North Korea to 'new heights' during rare visit - Euronews.comChina's Xi vows to bring ties with North Korea to 'new heights' during rare visit  Euronews.com
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Xi opposed attempts to "revive militarism" during North Korea trip: Xinhua - Japan Wire by Kyodo NewsXi opposed attempts to "revive militarism" during North Korea trip: Xinhua  Japan Wire by Kyodo News
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