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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Russia protects North Korea in the UN with veto of resolution to investigate sanction violations - CNN
  1. Russia protects North Korea in the UN with veto of resolution to investigate sanction violations  CNN
  2. Russia vetoes monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea  The Economic Times
  3. Russia shuts down UN watchdog tracking North Korea sanctions  BBC.com


China says opposes 'blindly imposing sanctions' on North Korea after UN Security Council vote - The Times of IndiaChina says opposes 'blindly imposing sanctions' on North Korea after UN Security Council vote  The Times of India

Japan’s leader seeks meeting with North Korea and end to deflation, to boost public support - The Indian ExpressJapan’s leader seeks meeting with North Korea and end to deflation, to boost public support  The Indian Express

North Korea says Japan’s Kishida proposed summit with Kim - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea says Japan’s Kishida proposed summit with Kim  Al Jazeera English

North Korea reaches for familiar playbook in talks with Japan - The Japan TimesNorth Korea reaches for familiar playbook in talks with Japan  The Japan Times

North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers - BBC.comNorth Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers  BBC.com

North Korea Censors British Gardening Show Host Alan Titchmarsh's Jeans - News18North Korea Censors British Gardening Show Host Alan Titchmarsh's Jeans  News18

North Korea TV Censors British Gardening Show Presenter's Trousers - NDTVNorth Korea TV Censors British Gardening Show Presenter's Trousers  NDTV

Putin's spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says - Deccan HeraldPutin's spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says  Deccan Herald

US-North Korea sanctions target Russia, China and UAE-based firms - Hindustan TimesUS-North Korea sanctions target Russia, China and UAE-based firms  Hindustan Times

U.S. and South Korea Team Up to Enforce North Korea Oil Sanctions - OilPrice.comU.S. and South Korea Team Up to Enforce North Korea Oil Sanctions  OilPrice.com

US sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities; targets N Korea's military funds - Business StandardUS sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities; targets N Korea's military funds  Business Standard

Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears 'collapse' - Financial TimesRussia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears 'collapse'  Financial Times

Russian Spy Chief Visited North Korea For 'Security Talks': Report - Times NowRussian Spy Chief Visited North Korea For 'Security Talks': Report  Times Now

Man flies drone into North Korea from China to capture incredible footage but everyone's saying the same thing - UNILADMan flies drone into North Korea from China to capture incredible footage but everyone's saying the same thing  UNILAD

Meet Kim Jong Un, The 'Supreme Leader' Of N Korea Who Has Absolute Control Over Lives Of 25 Million People - Outlook IndiaMeet Kim Jong Un, The 'Supreme Leader' Of N Korea Who Has Absolute Control Over Lives Of 25 Million People  Outlook India

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions - Al Jazeera EnglishRussia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions  Al Jazeera English

Russian veto ends monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions - MoneycontrolRussian veto ends monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions  Moneycontrol

Russia veto ends UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea; US calls it 'reckless', South Korea terms it 'irresponsible' - FirstpostRussia veto ends UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea; US calls it 'reckless', South Korea terms it 'irresponsible'  Firstpost

S. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoring - The Economic TimesS. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoring  The Economic Times

Russia blocks renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors - The Indian ExpressRussia blocks renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors  The Indian Express

Russia veto brings end to U.N. panel monitoring North Korea sanctions - The Washington PostRussia veto brings end to U.N. panel monitoring North Korea sanctions  The Washington Post

Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Nuclear Sanctions - News18Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Nuclear Sanctions  News18

Why ASEAN is South Korea’s lifeline for mediation with the North - East Asia ForumWhy ASEAN is South Korea’s lifeline for mediation with the North  East Asia Forum

Analysis-Russian veto points to ‘grim future’ for North Korea sanctions enforcement - ThePrintAnalysis-Russian veto points to ‘grim future’ for North Korea sanctions enforcement  ThePrint

Russia criticised for using veto to end UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions - The GuardianRussia criticised for using veto to end UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions  The Guardian

Japan PM Fumio Kishida and North Korea's Kim Jong-un meeting possible if… | Mint - MintJapan PM Fumio Kishida and North Korea's Kim Jong-un meeting possible if… | Mint  Mint

North Korea says Japan PM Kishida offered to meet Kim Jong Un soon - Business StandardNorth Korea says Japan PM Kishida offered to meet Kim Jong Un soon  Business Standard

Russia blocks extension of UN North Korea nuclear sanctions panel - theSunRussia blocks extension of UN North Korea nuclear sanctions panel  theSun

Russia blocks renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors - ReutersRussia blocks renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors  Reuters

North Korea censors British gardening show host Alan Titchmarsh's trousers. Here's why - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea censors British gardening show host Alan Titchmarsh's trousers. Here's why  Hindustan Times

N. Korea says no interest in holding summit with Japan, rejects further talks - FRANCE 24 EnglishN. Korea says no interest in holding summit with Japan, rejects further talks  FRANCE 24 English

UN: Russia vetoes extension of North Korea sanctions monitor - DWUN: Russia vetoes extension of North Korea sanctions monitor  DW

Russian veto puts an end to monitoring of UN`s North Korea sanctions - WIONRussian veto puts an end to monitoring of UN`s North Korea sanctions  WION

Russia Blocks Extension of North Korea Sanctions Monitoring - The Wall Street JournalRussia Blocks Extension of North Korea Sanctions Monitoring  The Wall Street Journal

Japan PM showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un soon, says North Korean leader’s sister - The Indian ExpressJapan PM showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un soon, says North Korean leader’s sister  The Indian Express

How the US Could Engage North Korea Based on Equality - InkstickHow the US Could Engage North Korea Based on Equality  Inkstick

Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korean sanction monitoring - The Associated PressRussia vetoes UN resolution on North Korean sanction monitoring  The Associated Press

North Korea says Japan's Kishida wants to meet Kim Jong Un - ReutersNorth Korea says Japan's Kishida wants to meet Kim Jong Un  Reuters

Russia Blocks Extending UN Panel on North Korea Nuclear Program - BloombergRussia Blocks Extending UN Panel on North Korea Nuclear Program  Bloomberg

Japan Advance in FIFA World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled - News18Japan Advance in FIFA World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled  News18

North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul - The Associated PressNorth Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul  The Associated Press

The CNS North Korea Missile Test Database - Nuclear Threat InitiativeThe CNS North Korea Missile Test Database  Nuclear Threat Initiative

Japan PM Fumio Kishida Has Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un: North Korea - NDTVJapan PM Fumio Kishida Has Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un: North Korea  NDTV

Putin's spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says - ReutersPutin's spy chief visited North Korea, Russian intelligence service says  Reuters

North Korea Says Japan's Prime Minister Proposed Summit - Voice of America - VOA NewsNorth Korea Says Japan's Prime Minister Proposed Summit  Voice of America - VOA News

Understanding the China-North Korea Relationship - Council on Foreign RelationsUnderstanding the China-North Korea Relationship  Council on Foreign Relations

North Korea says Japan's PM Kishida has requested summit with Kim Jong Un - FRANCE 24 EnglishNorth Korea says Japan's PM Kishida has requested summit with Kim Jong Un  FRANCE 24 English

North Korea: Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong's First Messages to Japan - The DiplomatNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un and Kim Yo Jong's First Messages to Japan  The Diplomat

US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments - ReutersUS, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments  Reuters

“A Sense of Terror Stronger than a Bullet” - Human Rights Watch“A Sense of Terror Stronger than a Bullet”  Human Rights Watch

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations  Al Jazeera English

Russia vetoes U.N. group monitoring North Korean sanctions - UPI NewsRussia vetoes U.N. group monitoring North Korean sanctions  UPI News

Russia Uses Veto to Shut Down UN Sanctions Monitors on North Korea - Voice of America - VOA NewsRussia Uses Veto to Shut Down UN Sanctions Monitors on North Korea  Voice of America - VOA News

Russian Veto Ends UN Monitoring Enforcement Of North Korea Nuclear Sanctions - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyRussian Veto Ends UN Monitoring Enforcement Of North Korea Nuclear Sanctions  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

North Korea and South Korea: Spiking tensions - The HinduNorth Korea and South Korea: Spiking tensions  The Hindu

Russia Votes To End U.N. Monitoring Of North Korea Weapons Development — Drawing Backlash - ForbesRussia Votes To End U.N. Monitoring Of North Korea Weapons Development — Drawing Backlash  Forbes

Kim Jong Un visits tank unit; North Korea says Japan wants summit - NBC NewsKim Jong Un visits tank unit; North Korea says Japan wants summit  NBC News

North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile - Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile  Al Jazeera English

North Korea fires possible ballistic missile: South Korea - The HinduNorth Korea fires possible ballistic missile: South Korea  The Hindu

Failed UN panel extension unlikely to lead to more provocations by North: experts - ??????Failed UN panel extension unlikely to lead to more provocations by North: experts  ??????

US and South Korea Jointly Announce New DPRK Sanctions - Regulation AsiaUS and South Korea Jointly Announce New DPRK Sanctions  Regulation Asia

Kim Jong Un’s Sister Says Japan Seeks North Korea Summit - BloombergKim Jong Un’s Sister Says Japan Seeks North Korea Summit  Bloomberg

Satellite Images Show North Korea's Increasing Isolation - The Wall Street JournalSatellite Images Show North Korea's Increasing Isolation  The Wall Street Journal

The DPRK-Hamas Relationship - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesThe DPRK-Hamas Relationship  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

North Korea: Sealing China Border Worsens Crisis - Human Rights WatchNorth Korea: Sealing China Border Worsens Crisis  Human Rights Watch

U.S., South Korea, Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea - The HinduU.S., South Korea, Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea  The Hindu

Climate Change as a Path to Engagement with North Korea - United States Institute of PeaceClimate Change as a Path to Engagement with North Korea  United States Institute of Peace

Is Kim Jong Un Preparing for War? - 38 NorthIs Kim Jong Un Preparing for War?  38 North

Senior North Korean official meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing - ReutersSenior North Korean official meets China's Wang Yi in Beijing  Reuters

'War can break out any time': North Korea vows to launch more spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials in 2024 | Mint - Mint'War can break out any time': North Korea vows to launch more spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials in 2024 | Mint  Mint

Russian veto ends monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions - Business RecorderRussian veto ends monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions  Business Recorder

North Korea says Japan requested summit with Kim Jong Un - DW (English)North Korea says Japan requested summit with Kim Jong Un  DW (English)

Russia vetoes monitoring of UN curbs against North Korea - The Tribune IndiaRussia vetoes monitoring of UN curbs against North Korea  The Tribune India

Japan PM proposed summit with Kim Jong Un, North Korea says - The Associated PressJapan PM proposed summit with Kim Jong Un, North Korea says  The Associated Press

Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts - The Associated PressRussia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts  The Associated Press

North Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim visits tank unit, calls for airtight combat readiness  Reuters

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for change in status of South Korea, warns of war - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for change in status of South Korea, warns of war  The Hindu

North Korea rules out summit with Japan and rejects more talks - The Japan TimesNorth Korea rules out summit with Japan and rejects more talks  The Japan Times

Space race between South, North heats up with launches expected in April - ??????Space race between South, North heats up with launches expected in April  ??????

North Korea's new hostility towards South: Is Kim Jong Un planning for war? - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea's new hostility towards South: Is Kim Jong Un planning for war?  The Times of India

Russia blocks U.N. sanctions move as Kremlin's ties warm with North Korea - Washington TimesRussia blocks U.N. sanctions move as Kremlin's ties warm with North Korea  Washington Times

North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan - The GuardianNorth Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan  The Guardian

North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans - CNNNorth Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans  CNN

Kim Jong Un's sister says Japan's Kishida seeks North Korea summit - Nikkei AsiaKim Jong Un's sister says Japan's Kishida seeks North Korea summit  Nikkei Asia

North Korea: Bleak images show snapshots of daily life in closed world - Business InsiderNorth Korea: Bleak images show snapshots of daily life in closed world  Business Insider

North Korea conducts live-fire drills near maritime border; Kim Jong-un’s sister calls ongoing drills a ‘deceptive operation’ - The HinduNorth Korea conducts live-fire drills near maritime border; Kim Jong-un’s sister calls ongoing drills a ‘deceptive operation’  The Hindu

North Korea fired ballistic missile towards the sea, claim neighbouring countries | Mint - MintNorth Korea fired ballistic missile towards the sea, claim neighbouring countries | Mint  Mint

Construction at North Korea's Kangson Facility: Probable Storage or Offices - 38 NorthConstruction at North Korea's Kangson Facility: Probable Storage or Offices  38 North

Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled - NDTV SportsJapan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled  NDTV Sports

Russia vetoes renewal of North Korea sanctions monitoring - Press TVRussia vetoes renewal of North Korea sanctions monitoring  Press TV

Russia vetoes UN panel's mandate to monitor North Korea sanctions - NK NewsRussia vetoes UN panel's mandate to monitor North Korea sanctions  NK News

UN sanctions regime on N. Korea faces total collapse after Russian veto - ????UN sanctions regime on N. Korea faces total collapse after Russian veto  ????

North Korea’s economy in retrograde - East Asia ForumNorth Korea’s economy in retrograde  East Asia Forum

North Korea fires artillery shells for 3rd straight day as South sounds stern warning against provocative acts | Mint - MintNorth Korea fires artillery shells for 3rd straight day as South sounds stern warning against provocative acts | Mint  Mint

Increasing Stability in a Deterrence Relationship with North Korea - United States Institute of PeaceIncreasing Stability in a Deterrence Relationship with North Korea  United States Institute of Peace

Kim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war? - BBC.comKim Jong Un: Is North Korea's leader actually considering war?  BBC.com

US Seeks Engagement With North Korea Amid Heightened Tensions - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Seeks Engagement With North Korea Amid Heightened Tensions  Voice of America - VOA News

North Korea Says Japan's Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon - The DiplomatNorth Korea Says Japan's Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon  The Diplomat

Alan Titchmarsh’s jeans blurred by North Korean TV censors - The GuardianAlan Titchmarsh’s jeans blurred by North Korean TV censors  The Guardian

U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite - Nikkei AsiaU.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite  Nikkei Asia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issues threat of annihilation, says 'South Korea is the principal enemy' - The Times of IndiaNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un issues threat of annihilation, says 'South Korea is the principal enemy'  The Times of India

Nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula set to worsen in 2024 - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear WeaponsNuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula set to worsen in 2024  International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

What I missed when I went to North Korea - Rest of WorldWhat I missed when I went to North Korea  Rest of World

Russia's Spy Chief Visited North Korea for Security Talks – State Media - The Moscow TimesRussia's Spy Chief Visited North Korea for Security Talks – State Media  The Moscow Times

North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks - Nikkei AsiaNorth Korea, China commit to bolster ties in high-level Beijing talks  Nikkei Asia