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's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting - The New Indian ExpressNorth Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting  The New Indian Express
North Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul - Mathrubhumi EnglishNorth Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul  Mathrubhumi English
North Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - The HinduTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  The Hindu
North Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight - FirstpostNorth Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight  Firstpost
This powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C - india.comThis powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C  india.com
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says - ThePrintNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says  ThePrint
North Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks - BleepingComputerNorth Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks  BleepingComputer
Russia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting - The Economic TimesRussia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting  The Economic Times
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honor late longtime ambassador - Al Arabiya EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honor late longtime ambassador  Al Arabiya English
North Korea's Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang - AP7AMNorth Korea's Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang  AP7AM
Breaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineBreaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea’s leader mourns death of Russian ambassador - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea’s leader mourns death of Russian ambassador  Anadolu Ajansi
Koryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset - 38 NorthKoryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset  38 North
The current state of U.S. relations with North Korea - George W. Bush Presidential CenterThe current state of U.S. relations with North Korea  George W. Bush Presidential Center
Inside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close - Times of IndiaInside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close  Times of India
South Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy  Ommcom News
Prospects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak - BLiTZ - Fears None But GodProspects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak  BLiTZ - Fears None But God
Crypto trading site faces $7.5M in US fines for enabling North Korean laundering - NK NewsCrypto trading site faces $7.5M in US fines for enabling North Korean laundering  NK News
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line - Al JazeeraSouth Korea proposes talks with North Korea on military demarcation line  Al Jazeera
Germany, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, China, UK And More Targeted By North Korea’s New Beach Resort In 2026 Calendar - Travel And Tour WorldGermany, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, China, UK And More Targeted By North Korea’s New Beach Resort In 2026 Calendar  Travel And Tour World
Unification minister advocates for dialogue over tougher sanctions in North Korea relations - Korea JoongAng DailyUnification minister advocates for dialogue over tougher sanctions in North Korea relations  Korea JoongAng Daily
Scammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives - DailyNKScammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives  DailyNK
North Korea launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting - NK NewsNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting  NK News
North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines - NK NewsNorth Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines  NK News
UNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says - NK NewsUNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says  NK News
Gas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges - NK NewsGas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges  NK News
South Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy - Punjab News ExpressSouth Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy  Punjab News Express
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - ReutersTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  Reuters
North Korea Party Congress Preparations Begin as Kim Jong Un Sets New Priorities - Zoom Bangla NewsNorth Korea Party Congress Preparations Begin as Kim Jong Un Sets New Priorities  Zoom Bangla News
North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect - ReutersNorth Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect  Reuters
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says  Reuters
Cartier, Chanel Surface in North Korea's Elite Consumer Culture - ????Cartier, Chanel Surface in North Korea's Elite Consumer Culture  ????
North Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival - DailyNKNorth Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival  DailyNK
New EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea - Security AffairsNew EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea  Security Affairs
North Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation' - The HinduNorth Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation'  The Hindu
South Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea  The Hindu
Russia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70 - The Moscow TimesRussia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70  The Moscow Times
Pragmatic approach to 'END' initiative - The Korea TimesPragmatic approach to 'END' initiative  The Korea Times
South Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea  nhk.or.jp
North Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand - DD NewsNorth Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand  DD News
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers - SecurityWeekReact2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers  SecurityWeek
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border - The HinduNorth Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border  The Hindu
North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - AP NewsNorth Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  AP News
Ukrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage - Inquirer.netUkrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage  Inquirer.net
North Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Pays Tribute to Late Russian Ambassador - ????North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Pays Tribute to Late Russian Ambassador  ????
North Korea begins ruling party meeting to prepare for key party congress - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea begins ruling party meeting to prepare for key party congress  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme - NK NewsNorth Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme  NK News
North Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins - upi.comNorth Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins  upi.com
Chung Supports Third-Country Tourism to North Korea via Agencies - ????Chung Supports Third-Country Tourism to North Korea via Agencies  ????
North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan - South China Morning PostNorth Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan  South China Morning Post
North Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea  The Korea Herald
North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’ - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’  The Hindu
North Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas  UNITED24 Media
Lee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End? - 38 NorthLee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End?  38 North
North Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off - Khmer TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off  Khmer Times
Ministries clash over ROK-U.S. North Korea policy coordination lead - ????Ministries clash over ROK-U.S. North Korea policy coordination lead  ????
North Korea warns of more ‘offensive action’ after latest missile launch - The HinduNorth Korea warns of more ‘offensive action’ after latest missile launch  The Hindu
North Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions - Al JazeeraNorth Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions  Al Jazeera
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety - NK NewsNorth Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety  NK News
New Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea - defenceconnect.com.auNew Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea  defenceconnect.com.au
Curious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what - The Economic TimesCurious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what  The Economic Times
Chinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession - NK NewsChinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession  NK News
North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US - DWNorth Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US  DW
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea - Al JazeeraN Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model - DailyNKNorth Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model  DailyNK
Meeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyMeeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador  The Straits Times
North Korea Announces New Beach Resort and Marathon for Chinese Tourists, Get the Details Here - Travel And Tour WorldNorth Korea Announces New Beach Resort and Marathon for Chinese Tourists, Get the Details Here  Travel And Tour World
North Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says - Space War NewsNorth Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says  Space War News
North Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears - Al JazeeraNorth Korea test-fires multiple ballistic missiles as APEC summit nears  Al Jazeera
Kim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why - The Indian ExpressKim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why  The Indian Express
Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback - ????Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback  ????
North Korea slams ‘dangerous’ drills by US, Japan, South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea slams ‘dangerous’ drills by US, Japan, South Korea  Al Jazeera
What options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table? - The Korea TimesWhat options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table?  The Korea Times
Trump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S. - Korea JoongAng DailyTrump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow - Malay MailNorth Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow  Malay Mail
Multiple Prison Inmates in North Korea Reportedly ‘Vanish’ Without a Trace - Vision TimesMultiple Prison Inmates in North Korea Reportedly ‘Vanish’ Without a Trace  Vision Times
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
INTEL: North Korea’s Hwasong-20 ICBM Missile Emerges as New Strategic Threat to Indo-Pacific and U.S. - Army RecognitionINTEL: North Korea’s Hwasong-20 ICBM Missile Emerges as New Strategic Threat to Indo-Pacific and U.S.  Army Recognition
Russia Joins Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Sudan, North Korea, and Venezuela Could Explode Into Travel Chaos Because of Major War in 2026 – You Won’t Believe Where You Should Never Visit Again: A New Report - Travel And Tour WorldRussia Joins Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Sudan, North Korea, and Venezuela Could Explode Into Travel Chaos Because of Major War in 2026 – You Won’t Believe Where You Should Never Visit Again: A New Report  Travel And Tour World
North Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea Daily Life - The Herald JournalNorth Korea Daily Life  The Herald Journal
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
North Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting - The Straits TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting  The Straits Times
North Korea Daily Life - The Herald JournalNorth Korea Daily Life  The Herald Journal
Kim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting - The IndependentKim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting  The Independent
Donald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference - The Jerusalem PostDonald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference  The Jerusalem Post
Top North Korean figures gather for rare meeting - The IndependentTop North Korean figures gather for rare meeting  The Independent
The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones - CNNThe phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones  CNN
North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - The Standard (HK)North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  The Standard (HK)
North Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions  38 North
North Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report - Al JazeeraNorth Korea executes people for sharing foreign films and TV: UN report  Al Jazeera
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
China and North Korea: evolving dynamics since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine - Fondation pour la Recherche StratégiqueChina and North Korea: evolving dynamics since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine  Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
Ahn Hak-seop, the 95-year-old ex-combatant who wants to return to North Korea: ‘I must die there’ - EL PAÍS EnglishAhn Hak-seop, the 95-year-old ex-combatant who wants to return to North Korea: ‘I must die there’  EL PAÍS English
‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party - Al Jazeera‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party  Al Jazeera
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border - BBCKim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border  BBC
South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea - Al JazeeraSouth Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea  Al Jazeera