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 Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed five family members - The IndependentNorth Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed five family members  The Independent
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
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Amazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea - Computer WeeklyAmazon pins multiple open source compromises on North Korea  Computer Weekly
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - reuters.comNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  reuters.com
North Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected - The Japan TimesNorth Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected  The Japan Times
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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
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North Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade - StratNews GlobalNorth Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% As Russia, China Ties Boost Trade  StratNews Global
Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue at South Korea's request - mediaselangor.comPrabowo willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue at South Korea's request  mediaselangor.com
Why South Korea must abandon its unification policy - East Asia ForumWhy South Korea must abandon its unification policy  East Asia Forum
Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route - The GuardianRussia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route  The Guardian
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
N. Korean economy grows over 3% for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK - The Korea TimesN. Korean economy grows over 3% for 3rd consecutive year in 2025: BOK  The Korea Times
North Korea Economy Growth Eases to 3.5% - TradingViewNorth Korea Economy Growth Eases to 3.5%  TradingView
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)
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says - reuters.comNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says  reuters.com
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
South Korea urges respect for North Korean sovereignty - upi.comSouth Korea urges respect for North Korean sovereignty  upi.com
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 missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends - Asia TimesNorth Korea’s missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends  Asia Times
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
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
North Korea's economy is growing thanks to cooperation with Russia - UA.NEWSNorth Korea's economy is growing thanks to cooperation with Russia  UA.NEWS
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
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  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
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
Wang Yi Eyes Seoul Visit as North Korea Looms Large - StratNews GlobalWang Yi Eyes Seoul Visit as North Korea Looms Large  StratNews Global
Pyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan - Korea JoongAng DailyPyongyang denounces U.S. plan to raise troop numbers in Japan  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul - NK NewsSouth Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul  NK News
U.S. and allies say North Korea IT workers are funding country nuclear programs - CP24U.S. and allies say North Korea IT workers are funding country nuclear programs  CP24
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
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
Fake job offers, news sites used in suspected North Korean malware campaign - Korea JoongAng DailyFake job offers, news sites used in suspected North Korean malware campaign  Korea JoongAng Daily
U.S. drone triggers evacuation near South Korean border - upi.comU.S. drone triggers evacuation near South Korean border  upi.com
Prabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea - ANTARA NewsPrabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea  ANTARA News
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
China’s Opportunity in North Korea - Geopolitical FuturesChina’s Opportunity in North Korea  Geopolitical Futures
North Korea’s trade rebounds as reliance on China reaches near-record high - NK NewsNorth Korea’s trade rebounds as reliance on China reaches near-record high  NK News
Amazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks - MeriTalkAmazon Links North Korea to Open-Source Software Attacks  MeriTalk
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
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
Late U.S. captain named Korean War hero of August - Korea JoongAng DailyLate U.S. captain named Korean War hero of August  Korea JoongAng Daily
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
Kim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War - NK NewsKim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War  NK News
N. Korea, China pledge closer ties at banquet marking Chinese military anniversary - The Korea TimesN. Korea, China pledge closer ties at banquet marking Chinese military anniversary  The Korea Times
North Korea Built Workshop to Produce KN-23 Missiles for russia in Just 18 Months, Then Hid It Underground - Defense ExpressNorth Korea Built Workshop to Produce KN-23 Missiles for russia in Just 18 Months, Then Hid It Underground  Defense Express
North Korea's economy grows over 3% for third year - ????North Korea's economy grows over 3% for third year  ????
North Korea sends 10,000 workers to China in a month - DailyNKNorth Korea sends 10,000 workers to China in a month  DailyNK
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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
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
North Korea Behind Slew of JavaScript Supply-Chain Hacks - BankInfoSecurityNorth Korea Behind Slew of JavaScript Supply-Chain Hacks  BankInfoSecurity
Singapore Man Faces Charges for Registering UN-Designated Vessel Petrel 8 - News and Statistics - IndexBoxSingapore Man Faces Charges for Registering UN-Designated Vessel Petrel 8 - News and Statistics  IndexBox
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
Study Finds Chromosomal Abnormalities in Defectors From Near North Korea’s Nuclear Test Site - KoreabizwireStudy Finds Chromosomal Abnormalities in Defectors From Near North Korea’s Nuclear Test Site  Koreabizwire
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea - 38 NorthMore Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea  38 North
Zelenskyy: The Russians used a missile from North Korea to strike Radushne - ???????? • ????Zelenskyy: The Russians used a missile from North Korea to strike Radushne  ???????? • ????
US, allies warn N. Korean IT workers funding country's weapons programme - The StarUS, allies warn N. Korean IT workers funding country's weapons programme  The Star
North Korean troops for Russia, a new Seoul strategy and the ‘Hero of Panmunjom’ - NK NewsNorth Korean troops for Russia, a new Seoul strategy and the ‘Hero of Panmunjom’  NK News
[ED] More North Korean soldiers in Ukraine? - The Korea Times[ED] More North Korean soldiers in Ukraine?  The Korea Times
Crater from 2nd North Korean KN-23 missile found 3.5 km from destroyed house near Kryvyi Rih – Vlasiuk - Interfax-UkraineCrater from 2nd North Korean KN-23 missile found 3.5 km from destroyed house near Kryvyi Rih – Vlasiuk  Interfax-Ukraine
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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
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
Prabowo Says South Korea Asked Him to Help Open Talks with North Korea - en.tempo.coPrabowo Says South Korea Asked Him to Help Open Talks with North Korea  en.tempo.co
EU targets North Korea’s disguised IT hiring to curb weapons funding - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizEU targets North Korea’s disguised IT hiring to curb weapons funding - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
Ukraine President Zelensky: Putin on verge of getting 30K North Korean Troops - CNNUkraine President Zelensky: Putin on verge of getting 30K North Korean Troops  CNN
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Marks War Anniversary With Daughter by His Side - U.S. News & World ReportNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un Marks War Anniversary With Daughter by His Side  U.S. News & World Report
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Amazon Links Four Major Open-Source Library Hacks to North Korean Cyber Group - KoreabizwireAmazon Links Four Major Open-Source Library Hacks to North Korean Cyber Group  Koreabizwire
‘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
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
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Korean Peninsula Update, July 28, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEIKorean Peninsula Update, July 28, 2026  American Enterprise Institute - AEI
India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy - NK NewsIndia replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy  NK News
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
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
North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks - CoinGeekNorth Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks  CoinGeek
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Why North Korea Is Building Toward 300-500 Nuclear Warheads - RealClearDefenseWhy North Korea Is Building Toward 300-500 Nuclear Warheads  RealClearDefense