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 says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - ReutersNorth Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war  Reuters
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Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal - Al JazeeraWestern allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal  Al Jazeera
Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - CNAIndonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president  CNA
North Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Russia likely used North Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year - Deccan HeraldRussia likely used North Korean missile in deadly Ukraine strike for first time this year  Deccan Herald
Amazon Links Debug and Chalk npm Hijack to North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet - The Hacker NewsAmazon Links Debug and Chalk npm Hijack to North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet  The Hacker News
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group sharing tools with ransomware hackers, South Korean agencies warn - The Record from Recorded Future NewsNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group sharing tools with ransomware hackers, South Korean agencies warn  The Record from Recorded Future News
Japan’s new intelligence bureau is here; Why Tokyo is rethinking how it deals with China, Russia and North - economictimes.comJapan’s new intelligence bureau is here; Why Tokyo is rethinking how it deals with China, Russia and North  economictimes.com
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  Anadolu Ajansi
Why South Korea must abandon its unification policy - East Asia ForumWhy South Korea must abandon its unification policy  East Asia Forum
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - ReutersNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  Reuters
Indonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions - WIONIndonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions  WION
North Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected - The Japan TimesNorth Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected  The Japan Times
Amazon identifies North Korean hacker group behind open-source supply chain attacks | Amazon Web Services - Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon identifies North Korean hacker group behind open-source supply chain attacks | Amazon Web Services  Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Prabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea - Jakarta GlobePrabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea  Jakarta Globe
North vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan - koreajoongangdaily.comNorth vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan  koreajoongangdaily.com
More Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy - 38 NorthMore Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy  38 North
North Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade  Bloomberg.com
China’s Opportunity in North Korea - Geopolitical FuturesChina’s Opportunity in North Korea  Geopolitical Futures
Indonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiIndonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
Indonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request - koreajoongangdaily.comIndonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request  koreajoongangdaily.com
North Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - The Japan TimesNorth Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  The Japan Times
Indonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea - ReutersIndonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea  Reuters
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - ReutersUS Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says  Reuters
11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud - Staffing Industry Analysts11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud  Staffing Industry Analysts
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38 North
Russia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says - ReutersRussia used N.Korean missile for deadly strike on Ukrainian village, Zelenskiy says  Reuters
Zelenskyy claims preliminary data indicates Russia used North Korean ballistic missile to strike Ukraine - Anadolu AjansiZelenskyy claims preliminary data indicates Russia used North Korean ballistic missile to strike Ukraine  Anadolu Ajansi
Zelensky Warns of Another North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesZelensky Warns of Another North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia  Foundation for Defense of Democracies
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says - ReutersNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says  Reuters
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK - NK NewsNorth Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK  NK News
North Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia - NK NewsNorth Korea builds, then buries new facility at main SRBM factory for Russia  NK News
South Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border - The Japan TimesSouth Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border  The Japan Times
Fake job offers, news sites used in suspected North Korean malware campaign - koreajoongangdaily.comFake job offers, news sites used in suspected North Korean malware campaign  koreajoongangdaily.com
Amazon uncovers broad North Korean hacking campaign against open-source software - Nextgov/FCWAmazon uncovers broad North Korean hacking campaign against open-source software  Nextgov/FCW
South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea - NK NewsSouth Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea  NK News
Russia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say - The Japan TimesRussia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say  The Japan Times
North Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade - stratnewsglobal.comNorth Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade  stratnewsglobal.com
Russia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv - NK NewsRussia used North Korean missile in Ukraine for first time since 2025: Kyiv  NK News
North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile - NK NewsNorth Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile  NK News
Trump warns ideology behind North Korea’s 1950 invasion is heading West - NK NewsTrump warns ideology behind North Korea’s 1950 invasion is heading West  NK News
North Korea state media says US Forces’ Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - InternazionaleNorth Korea state media says US Forces’ Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  Internazionale
In Other News: OpenAI Open Source Tool, AWS Links Hacks to North Korea, Mythos Crypto Research - SecurityWeekIn Other News: OpenAI Open Source Tool, AWS Links Hacks to North Korea, Mythos Crypto Research  SecurityWeek
Amazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks - MeriTalkAmazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks  MeriTalk
Amazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea - Computer WeeklyAmazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea  Computer Weekly
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% for third straight year: Seoul - turkiyetoday.comNorth Korea’s economy grows over 3% for third straight year: Seoul  turkiyetoday.com
Radio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official - NK NewsRadio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official  NK News
Early evidence shows North Korea's ballistic missiles are back in the war, Zelenskyy says - Business InsiderEarly evidence shows North Korea's ballistic missiles are back in the war, Zelenskyy says  Business Insider
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official - Al JazeeraNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official  Al Jazeera
FBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud - PindropFBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud  Pindrop
North Korea Economy Growth Eases to 3.5% - TradingViewNorth Korea Economy Growth Eases to 3.5%  TradingView
Radiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested - upi.comRadiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested  upi.com
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea - 38 NorthMore Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea  38 North
Indonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President - U.S. News & World ReportIndonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President  U.S. News & World Report
Amazon Ties North Korea to String of Cyberattacks on Open-Source Software - WSJAmazon Ties North Korea to String of Cyberattacks on Open-Source Software  WSJ
N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations - The Korea TimesN. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations  The Korea Times
Alert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers - canada.caAlert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers  canada.ca
North Korean hackers behind major open-source supply chain attacks, Amazon says - The Record from Recorded Future NewsNorth Korean hackers behind major open-source supply chain attacks, Amazon says  The Record from Recorded Future News
North Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive - BankInfoSecurityNorth Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive  BankInfoSecurity
Russia seeks to open new car bridge to North Korea in September: official - NK NewsRussia seeks to open new car bridge to North Korea in September: official  NK News
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - The Express TribuneNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  The Express Tribune
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
Russia and North Korea tighten their alliance (further) by road - EL PAÍS EnglishRussia and North Korea tighten their alliance (further) by road  EL PAÍS English
North Korea Behind Slew of JavaScript Supply-Chain Hacks - BankInfoSecurityNorth Korea Behind Slew of JavaScript Supply-Chain Hacks  BankInfoSecurity
China, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificChina, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Indonesian President Prabowo Offers Mediation in North Korea Dialogue if South Korea Requests - ????Indonesian President Prabowo Offers Mediation in North Korea Dialogue if South Korea Requests  ????
North Korea growth topped 3 pct for third straight year in 2025: Seoul - Hürriyet Daily NewsNorth Korea growth topped 3 pct for third straight year in 2025: Seoul  Hürriyet Daily News
Zelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack - South China Morning PostZelensky says Russia fired North Korean ballistic missile in latest attack  South China Morning Post
North Korea Accuses NATO of Expanding War Preparations - The Diplomatic InsightNorth Korea Accuses NATO of Expanding War Preparations  The Diplomatic Insight
Zelenskyy: The Russians used a missile from North Korea to strike Radushne - ????????Zelenskyy: The Russians used a missile from North Korea to strike Radushne  ????????
North Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash - upi.comNorth Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash  upi.com
Is Nicaragua Following the Path That Made North Korea the World's Most Isolated Dictatorship? - ColombiaOne.comIs Nicaragua Following the Path That Made North Korea the World's Most Isolated Dictatorship?  ColombiaOne.com
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year on deeper ties with Russia and China, Seoul says - TradingViewNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year on deeper ties with Russia and China, Seoul says  TradingView
Dealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington - East Asia ForumDealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington  East Asia Forum
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers - upi.comS. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers  upi.com
North Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentNorth Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - InternazionaleUS Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says  Internazionale
Russian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6 - Gwara MediaRussian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6  Gwara Media
30% of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study - The Korea Times30% of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study  The Korea Times
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says - TradingViewNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says  TradingView
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today? - Al Jazeera‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?  Al Jazeera
North Korea GDP Grows 3.5% in 2025, Third Straight Year Above 3% on Expanding Trade with Russia and China - finance.biggo.comNorth Korea GDP Grows 3.5% in 2025, Third Straight Year Above 3% on Expanding Trade with Russia and China  finance.biggo.com
U.S.-Iran War Could Aid North Korea Missile Program - ????U.S.-Iran War Could Aid North Korea Missile Program  ????
Amazon links four poisoned npm packages to one North Korean crew - The RegisterAmazon links four poisoned npm packages to one North Korean crew  The Register
US, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers - Courthouse NewsUS, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers  Courthouse News
South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor - The Japan TimesSouth Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor  The Japan Times
N. Korean economy grows over 3 pct for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK - upi.comN. Korean economy grows over 3 pct for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK  upi.com
North Korea sends 10,000 workers to China in a month - DailyNKNorth Korea sends 10,000 workers to China in a month  DailyNK
Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad? - 38 NorthIs North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?  38 North
Kim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War - NK NewsKim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War  NK News
Pyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan - koreajoongangdaily.comPyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan  koreajoongangdaily.com
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall  38 North
Activity on Northern Border Worries South Korea - The Common SenseActivity on Northern Border Worries South Korea  The Common Sense
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning - ReutersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning  Reuters
Prabowo willing to visit North Korea for dialogue at South Korea's request - The StarPrabowo willing to visit North Korea for dialogue at South Korea's request  The Star
North Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary  38 North
In the Strike on Radushne, for the First Time in a While, the Russians Used a North Korean Missile, According to Preliminary Data – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????In the Strike on Radushne, for the First Time in a While, the Russians Used a North Korean Missile, According to Preliminary Data – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????
The Coming Crisis with North Korea - Global Security ReviewThe Coming Crisis with North Korea  Global Security Review