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 its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads - CNN
  1. North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads  CNN
  2. North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability  Reuters
  3. North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes  The Hindu
  4. North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles After Trump Announces Ceasefire With Iran  The Times of India
  5. North Korea tests ballistic missiles as tensions with Seoul escalate  Euronews.com
  6. North Korea fires fresh unidentified ballistic missile, 2nd time on Wednesday  Anadolu Ajansi
  7. Over 2 Consecutive Days, North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
  8. North Korea tests military assets including ballistic missile, KCNA reports | World News  Hindustan Times
  9. North Korea Fires Projectile After South Korean Leader’s Apology  Bloomberg.com

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10 - The HinduChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10  The Hindu
North Korea Tests New Weapons, Drawing Lessons from Iran War - The New York TimesNorth Korea Tests New Weapons, Drawing Lessons from Iran War  The New York Times
As world focuses on Strait of Hormuz, North Korea tests raft of new weapons - The Japan TimesAs world focuses on Strait of Hormuz, North Korea tests raft of new weapons  The Japan Times
Chinese top diplomat says Beijing ready to sustain positive ties with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiChinese top diplomat says Beijing ready to sustain positive ties with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads - NPRNorth Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads  NPR
Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
NEW WAR LOOMING? North Korea Tests Cluster Warheads From Nuclear-Capable Hwasong-11 Missile - The Times of IndiaNEW WAR LOOMING? North Korea Tests Cluster Warheads From Nuclear-Capable Hwasong-11 Missile  The Times of India
Why North Korea's carbon-fibre bombs and cluster warheads are bad news for Seoul? - theweek.inWhy North Korea's carbon-fibre bombs and cluster warheads are bad news for Seoul?  theweek.in
China and North Korea: Strengthening Ties Amid Global Shifts - DevdiscourseChina and North Korea: Strengthening Ties Amid Global Shifts  Devdiscourse
Why is Kim Jong Un’s North Korea testing missiles amid Iran war? Latest tests alarm South Korea – What is hap - India.ComWhy is Kim Jong Un’s North Korea testing missiles amid Iran war? Latest tests alarm South Korea – What is hap  India.Com
North Korea Says It Tested An Electromagnetic Weapons System - NDTV ProfitNorth Korea Says It Tested An Electromagnetic Weapons System  NDTV Profit
North Korea Tests Cluster-Bomb Warhead and Electromagnetic Weapons - StratNews GlobalNorth Korea Tests Cluster-Bomb Warhead and Electromagnetic Weapons  StratNews Global
‘No one loses’: why North Korea’s Kim may shake hands with Trump again - South China Morning Post‘No one loses’: why North Korea’s Kim may shake hands with Trump again  South China Morning Post
China’s Wang Yi to visit North Korea ahead of potential Trump trip to Beijing - Anadolu AjansiChina’s Wang Yi to visit North Korea ahead of potential Trump trip to Beijing  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea tests ‘devil’s weapon’: Cluster bomb missile can destroy 10 football fields - all you need to - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea tests ‘devil’s weapon’: Cluster bomb missile can destroy 10 football fields - all you need to  The Times of India
A weapon that turns off countries? Inside North Korea’s Carbon Fibre ‘Blackout Bomb’ - Mathrubhumi EnglishA weapon that turns off countries? Inside North Korea’s Carbon Fibre ‘Blackout Bomb’  Mathrubhumi English
North Korea tests new weapons - AzerNewsNorth Korea tests new weapons  AzerNews
North Korea Tests Cluster Warheads, EMP Weapons In Show Of Modern Warfare Capability - BW BusinessworldNorth Korea Tests Cluster Warheads, EMP Weapons In Show Of Modern Warfare Capability  BW Businessworld
With North Korea as partner, Delhi Film Fest to screen film written by Kim Jong Un - The Indian ExpressWith North Korea as partner, Delhi Film Fest to screen film written by Kim Jong Un  The Indian Express
North Korea tests latest weapons, missiles as world focuses on Iran - Business StandardNorth Korea tests latest weapons, missiles as world focuses on Iran  Business Standard
North Korea Tests Cluster-Warhead Missile Systems - GK TodayNorth Korea Tests Cluster-Warhead Missile Systems  GK Today
Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds desp - The Times of IndiaKim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds desp  The Times of India
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
Japan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineJapan and Australia Deepen Defense Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil and North Korea Missile Test  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Chinese foreign minister visits Pyongyang to advance relations - ReutersChinese foreign minister visits Pyongyang to advance relations  Reuters
North Korea fires fresh ballistic missiles as war of words with Seoul intensifies - The Economic TimesNorth Korea fires fresh ballistic missiles as war of words with Seoul intensifies  The Economic Times
North Korea Concludes Missile Tests Featuring Cluster Warhead - Aviation WeekNorth Korea Concludes Missile Tests Featuring Cluster Warhead  Aviation Week
Germany Urges North Korea to Cease Missile Program - DevdiscourseGermany Urges North Korea to Cease Missile Program  Devdiscourse
China FM Vows Deeper Ties With North Korea On Trip To Pyongyang - Barron'sChina FM Vows Deeper Ties With North Korea On Trip To Pyongyang  Barron's
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - NBC NewsNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  NBC News
ZachXBT uncovers North Korea-linked IT worker network generating $1M monthly via crypto payment flows - The BlockZachXBT uncovers North Korea-linked IT worker network generating $1M monthly via crypto payment flows  The Block
North Korea Tests Several Military Systems, Including Tactical Ballistic Missiles - Hasht-e Subh DailyNorth Korea Tests Several Military Systems, Including Tactical Ballistic Missiles  Hasht-e Subh Daily
Singaporean man gets jail time over North Korean oil smuggling plot: Report - NK NewsSingaporean man gets jail time over North Korean oil smuggling plot: Report  NK News
North Korea's tests of 'soft-kill' weapons spark concern in Seoul - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's tests of 'soft-kill' weapons spark concern in Seoul  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery - WSJNorth Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery  WSJ
Chinese top diplomat says Beijing ready to sustain positive ties with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiChinese top diplomat says Beijing ready to sustain positive ties with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial - The GuardianThe Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial  The Guardian
[ED] NK's emboldened military posture - The Korea Times[ED] NK's emboldened military posture  The Korea Times
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes - ReutersNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes  Reuters
Carbon Fibre Bomb: What Is This Newly Tested Weapon That North Korea Calls Its ‘Special Asset’? All You Need To Know - NewsXCarbon Fibre Bomb: What Is This Newly Tested Weapon That North Korea Calls Its ‘Special Asset’? All You Need To Know  NewsX
South Korea’s military faces scrutiny over handling of North Korean missile launches - The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s military faces scrutiny over handling of North Korean missile launches  The Korea Herald
North Korea discharges soldiers early to send them to Russia as laborers - DailyNKNorth Korea discharges soldiers early to send them to Russia as laborers  DailyNK
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Holds Strategic Talks With North Korea - ????Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Holds Strategic Talks With North Korea  ????
North Korea Tests 'Devil's Weapon' Cluster Munitions - ????North Korea Tests 'Devil's Weapon' Cluster Munitions  ????
North Korea has launched missiles two days in a row, ROK military reveals - NK NewsNorth Korea has launched missiles two days in a row, ROK military reveals  NK News
N. Korea says test-fired tactical ballistic missile tipped with cluster bomb warhead - The Korea TimesN. Korea says test-fired tactical ballistic missile tipped with cluster bomb warhead  The Korea Times
'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers - WION'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers  WION
Belarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August - NK NewsBelarus says it will open embassy in North Korea by August  NK News
North Korea learning lessons from Iran war: analyst - ReutersNorth Korea learning lessons from Iran war: analyst  Reuters
N. Korea pivots to arms control talks with US - DailyNKN. Korea pivots to arms control talks with US  DailyNK
North Korea tests electronic warfare systems, cluster-bomb missile - upi.comNorth Korea tests electronic warfare systems, cluster-bomb missile  upi.com
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties - Decatur DailyNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties  Decatur Daily
North Korea’s hidden past: 5,000-year-old salt production site unearthed - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea’s hidden past: 5,000-year-old salt production site unearthed  Türkiye Today
North Korea tests electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb: state media - South China Morning PostNorth Korea tests electromagnetic weapon and carbon fibre bomb: state media  South China Morning Post
North Korea courts Chinese fishing investment while preaching self-reliance - DailyNKNorth Korea courts Chinese fishing investment while preaching self-reliance  DailyNK
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems - NK NewsSeoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems  NK News
Chinese FM's Pyongyang visit signals coordination ahead of Trump-Xi summit - The Korea TimesChinese FM's Pyongyang visit signals coordination ahead of Trump-Xi summit  The Korea Times
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea - DW.comNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea  DW.com
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - AP NewsNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  AP News
South Korea Rushes ‘Korean Iron Dome’ Into Service by 2029 as North Korea’s Massive Rocket Threat to Seoul Intensifies - Defence Security AsiaSouth Korea Rushes ‘Korean Iron Dome’ Into Service by 2029 as North Korea’s Massive Rocket Threat to Seoul Intensifies  Defence Security Asia
IAEA chief to visit South Korea next week for nuclear energy, North Korea discussions - Korea JoongAng DailyIAEA chief to visit South Korea next week for nuclear energy, North Korea discussions  Korea JoongAng Daily
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession - The New York TimesKim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank as Talk Accelerates Around North Korea Succession  The New York Times
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties - Los Angeles TimesNorth Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties  Los Angeles Times
Belarus to open embassy in North Korea by August on heels of Lukashenko's visit - Korea JoongAng DailyBelarus to open embassy in North Korea by August on heels of Lukashenko's visit  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs - NK NewsNorth Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs  NK News
North Korea announces successful test of tactical ballistic missile armed with cluster munition warhead - Ilke Haber AjansiNorth Korea announces successful test of tactical ballistic missile armed with cluster munition warhead  Ilke Haber Ajansi
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead capable of 'reducing any target to ashes' - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead capable of 'reducing any target to ashes'  Korea JoongAng Daily
China FM vows deeper ties with North Korea on trip to Pyongyang - RFIChina FM vows deeper ties with North Korea on trip to Pyongyang  RFI
China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties - ReutersChina's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties  Reuters
Salt-producing relics, facilities dating back to Neolithic and Bronze Age found in North Korea: KCNA - Korea JoongAng DailySalt-producing relics, facilities dating back to Neolithic and Bronze Age found in North Korea: KCNA  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un - The HinduSouth Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un  The Hindu
North Korea launches a second projectile in 2 days, Seoul says - PoliticoNorth Korea launches a second projectile in 2 days, Seoul says  Politico
China, N.Korea foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties - nhk.or.jpChina, N.Korea foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties  nhk.or.jp
NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’ - The HillNATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’  The Hill
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills - The HinduNorth Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills  The Hindu
South Korea: North fired projectiles on two straight days - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea: North fired projectiles on two straight days  nhk.or.jp
North Korea: Missiles with cluster-bomb warheads among those tested - The Manila TimesNorth Korea: Missiles with cluster-bomb warheads among those tested  The Manila Times
North Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise - NK NewsNorth Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise  NK News
North Korea to open a Belarusian embassy - belsat.euNorth Korea to open a Belarusian embassy  belsat.eu
North Korea showcases new warhead, electronic weapons in latest tests (ITA:BATS) - Seeking AlphaNorth Korea showcases new warhead, electronic weapons in latest tests (ITA:BATS)  Seeking Alpha
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills  Al Jazeera
North Korea Tests Hwasong-11 Electromagnetic (EMP) Strike System Targeting US–South Korea Airpower - Army RecognitionNorth Korea Tests Hwasong-11 Electromagnetic (EMP) Strike System Targeting US–South Korea Airpower  Army Recognition
New Report Reveals Testimonies of North Koreans Exploited Across Russia in 100,000-Strong Global State-Sponsored Forced-Labour Programme - Global Rights ComplianceNew Report Reveals Testimonies of North Koreans Exploited Across Russia in 100,000-Strong Global State-Sponsored Forced-Labour Programme  Global Rights Compliance
North Korea says newly tested warhead can reduce targets to ‘ashes’ - Stars and StripesNorth Korea says newly tested warhead can reduce targets to ‘ashes’  Stars and Stripes
North Korea Tests ‘Devil’s Weapon’ Cluster Bomb Missile - ????North Korea Tests ‘Devil’s Weapon’ Cluster Bomb Missile  ????
North Korea IT Worker Network Used 390 Accounts to Funnel Crypto Payments - FinanceFeedsNorth Korea IT Worker Network Used 390 Accounts to Funnel Crypto Payments  FinanceFeeds
North Korea holds three days of weapons testing - report - RNZNorth Korea holds three days of weapons testing - report  RNZ
Belarus leader gifts North Korea's Kim with rifle as they sign friendship treaty - BBCBelarus leader gifts North Korea's Kim with rifle as they sign friendship treaty  BBC
North Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Launches Massive Ballistic Missile Barrage Amid South Korea-US Drills  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ?on Belarus from West’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure ?on Belarus from West’  Al Jazeera
North Korea tests ballistic missiles amid rising international tensions - Morning Star | The People’s DailyNorth Korea tests ballistic missiles amid rising international tensions  Morning Star | The People’s Daily