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 accuses South of another drone incursion; Seoul rejects claims - Times of India
  1. North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion; Seoul rejects claims  Times of India
  2. North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents  Reuters
  3. North Korea Accuses South Of Another Drone Incursion  NDTV

The teenage girl who may rule North Korea - The EconomistThe teenage girl who may rule North Korea  The Economist
Inside North Korea’s Obsession With Dominating Girls Soccer - Hindustan TimesInside North Korea’s Obsession With Dominating Girls Soccer  Hindustan Times
'North Korea won't need to invade': Tesla CEO warns against South Korea's falling birthrate - Korea JoongAng Daily'North Korea won't need to invade': Tesla CEO warns against South Korea's falling birthrate  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea turns QR codes into phishing weapons - theregister.comNorth Korea turns QR codes into phishing weapons  theregister.com
North Korea accuses South Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul should be ready to 'pay high price' - AP7AMNorth Korea accuses South Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul should be ready to 'pay high price'  AP7AM
Inside North Korea’s obsession with dominating girls soccer | Mint - livemint.comInside North Korea’s obsession with dominating girls soccer | Mint  livemint.com
Tensions Soar as North Korea Accuses South of Drone Incursion - DevdiscourseTensions Soar as North Korea Accuses South of Drone Incursion  Devdiscourse
North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says  The Hindu
Inside North Korea: How one family built the world's most secretive nation - Times of IndiaInside North Korea: How one family built the world's most secretive nation  Times of India
North Korean leader’s sister urges Seoul to explain drone incidents - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korean leader’s sister urges Seoul to explain drone incidents  Anadolu Ajansi
Seoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation - Al JazeeraSeoul calls for freeze of North’s nuclear programme, Chinese mediation  Al Jazeera
North Korea in 2026: Will the US and South Korean push for talks succeed? - Chatham HouseNorth Korea in 2026: Will the US and South Korean push for talks succeed?  Chatham House
Inside North Korea’s Obsession With Dominating Girls’ Soccer - The Wall Street JournalInside North Korea’s Obsession With Dominating Girls’ Soccer  The Wall Street Journal
Kim Jong-Un’s daughter, Ju-ae, is becoming more visible in the North Korean regime’s stagecraft - EL PAÍS EnglishKim Jong-Un’s daughter, Ju-ae, is becoming more visible in the North Korean regime’s stagecraft  EL PAÍS English
North Korea vows response as it accuses South of flying drones across border - Awaz The VoiceNorth Korea vows response as it accuses South of flying drones across border  Awaz The Voice
North Korea Expands Satellite Distribution of Domestic TV Channels - 38 NorthNorth Korea Expands Satellite Distribution of Domestic TV Channels  38 North
North And South Korea Clash Over Border Drone Incident - Evrim AgaciNorth And South Korea Clash Over Border Drone Incident  Evrim Agaci
S. Korea investigates alleged civilian drone incursion into NK - The Korea TimesS. Korea investigates alleged civilian drone incursion into NK  The Korea Times
South Korea says it has no intention to provoke North Korea as drone claims revived - The IndependentSouth Korea says it has no intention to provoke North Korea as drone claims revived  The Independent
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles  Al Jazeera
‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea warns South of consequences for flying drones across border | World News - Hindustan Times‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea warns South of consequences for flying drones across border | World News  Hindustan Times
‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea accuses South of drone intrusion, warns of consequences; Seoul denie - Times of India‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea accuses South of drone intrusion, warns of consequences; Seoul denie  Times of India
Pyongyang's hypocrisy over drones - The Korea TimesPyongyang's hypocrisy over drones  The Korea Times
North Korea demands ‘explanation’ from Seoul on drone incursions, rejects rebuke - NK NewsNorth Korea demands ‘explanation’ from Seoul on drone incursions, rejects rebuke  NK News
South Korean president orders probe into alleged drone incursion into North Korea - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korean president orders probe into alleged drone incursion into North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
‘Mediator for peace’: South Korea seeks China’s help to ease tensions over North Korea nuclear crisis; Xi - Times of India‘Mediator for peace’: South Korea seeks China’s help to ease tensions over North Korea nuclear crisis; Xi  Times of India
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents - AnewZNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents  AnewZ
N. Korean leader's sister calls for explanation from S. Korea over drone incursions - The Korea TimesN. Korean leader's sister calls for explanation from S. Korea over drone incursions  The Korea Times
North Korea says it downed South Korean drone, Seoul denies incursion - FirstpostNorth Korea says it downed South Korean drone, Seoul denies incursion  Firstpost
North Korea claims it shot down South Korean drone - DWNorth Korea claims it shot down South Korean drone  DW
North Korea’s Kim pledges ‘unconditional’ support for Putin’s policies - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea’s Kim pledges ‘unconditional’ support for Putin’s policies  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’  Al Jazeera
North Korea vs South Korea WAR? Spy Drone SHOT Down Again, Kim Warns of Full-Blown Assault - OneindiaNorth Korea vs South Korea WAR? Spy Drone SHOT Down Again, Kim Warns of Full-Blown Assault  Oneindia
Cheong Wa Dae reaffirms no intention of provoking N. Korea over drone incursion - The Korea TimesCheong Wa Dae reaffirms no intention of provoking N. Korea over drone incursion  The Korea Times
NK accuses Seoul of drone incursions; Lee administration says claim 'unfounded' - The Korea HeraldNK accuses Seoul of drone incursions; Lee administration says claim 'unfounded'  The Korea Herald
North Korea demands South Korea's accountability for drone 'provocation' - nhk.or.jpNorth Korea demands South Korea's accountability for drone 'provocation'  nhk.or.jp
North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says - CNBCNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says  CNBC
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter - NBC NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter  NBC News
North official demands 'explicit explanation' for drones allegedly sent from South - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth official demands 'explicit explanation' for drones allegedly sent from South  Korea JoongAng Daily
'Seoul will pay dear price...': North Korea accuses South of drone incursion, calls it 'unpardonable hysteria': What's happening - WION'Seoul will pay dear price...': North Korea accuses South of drone incursion, calls it 'unpardonable hysteria': What's happening  WION
Kim Yo-jong Demands Explanation on South Korean Drone Infiltration - ????Kim Yo-jong Demands Explanation on South Korean Drone Infiltration  ????
North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion - The Japan TimesNorth Korea accuses South of another drone incursion  The Japan Times
UN experts request info from North Korea on reported pardon of state criminals - NK NewsUN experts request info from North Korea on reported pardon of state criminals  NK News
Lee’s First Visit to Beijing: A Nuanced Restoration of China-South Korea Ties - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLee’s First Visit to Beijing: A Nuanced Restoration of China-South Korea Ties  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
China’s Quiet Retreat From North Korean Denuclearization - Foreign PolicyChina’s Quiet Retreat From North Korean Denuclearization  Foreign Policy
North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says  Reuters
Violent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV - NK NewsViolent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV  NK News
From Digital Kleptocracy to Rogue Crypto-Superpower - 38 NorthFrom Digital Kleptocracy to Rogue Crypto-Superpower  38 North
North Korea slams Japan's push to revise 3 key national security documents - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea slams Japan's push to revise 3 key national security documents  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea denies North Korea's drone infiltration claims - The Korea TimesSouth Korea denies North Korea's drone infiltration claims  The Korea Times
People Power Party Condemns President Lee's Drone Probe as Self-Defeating - ????People Power Party Condemns President Lee's Drone Probe as Self-Defeating  ????
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’  Al Jazeera
North Korea’s strategic play in an era of great power confrontation - East Asia ForumNorth Korea’s strategic play in an era of great power confrontation  East Asia Forum
North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion - CNANorth Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion  CNA
North Korea’s Initial Reaction to US Operations in Venezuela - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Initial Reaction to US Operations in Venezuela  38 North
North Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border - NBC NewsNorth Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border  NBC News
Tensions in the Sky: North Korea Calls on South Korea to Probe Drone Incidents - vocal.mediaTensions in the Sky: North Korea Calls on South Korea to Probe Drone Incidents  vocal.media
North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff: Yonhap quotes President Lee saying - The HinduNorth, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff: Yonhap quotes President Lee saying  The Hindu
North Korea accuses South of fresh drone incursion, Seoul denies - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses South of fresh drone incursion, Seoul denies  Anadolu Ajansi
N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine - Al JazeeraN Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine  Al Jazeera
N. Korea accuses S. Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul will 'pay high price' - The Korea TimesN. Korea accuses S. Korea of drone incursions, warns Seoul will 'pay high price'  The Korea Times
South Korea’s Lee calls for efforts to ease tensions with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea’s Lee calls for efforts to ease tensions with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
Why are North and South Korea divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy are North and South Korea divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
From Buldak noodles to photo booths: North Korea copies South Korean trends - The Korea TimesFrom Buldak noodles to photo booths: North Korea copies South Korean trends  The Korea Times
North Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine - CNNNorth Korea reveals new images of its first ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine  CNN
South Korea continues push for talks with North Korea - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMSouth Korea continues push for talks with North Korea  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note - Al JazeeraN Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note  Al Jazeera
North Korea warns South Korea over alleged drone incursions - aju pressNorth Korea warns South Korea over alleged drone incursions  aju press
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents  The Straits Times
Reopening Old Doors: North Korea’s Diplomatic Comeback - orfonline.orgReopening Old Doors: North Korea’s Diplomatic Comeback  orfonline.org
North Korea Accuses South of Another Drone Incursion - WIONNorth Korea Accuses South of Another Drone Incursion  WION
North Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing - South China Morning PostNorth Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing  South China Morning Post
North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders factories to make more missiles in 2026 - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un orders factories to make more missiles in 2026  Le Monde.fr
N Korea vows response to South drones - Taipei TimesN Korea vows response to South drones  Taipei Times
The Lee Jae-myung administration's New Year's North Korea policy plan, which aims to resume inter-Ko.. - ????The Lee Jae-myung administration's New Year's North Korea policy plan, which aims to resume inter-Ko..  ????
North Korea Accuses Its Southern Neighbor of Violating Its Sovereignty - ????? ??? ????North Korea Accuses Its Southern Neighbor of Violating Its Sovereignty  ????? ??? ????
This time, Russia stands in the way of any US-North Korea deal - Lowy InstituteThis time, Russia stands in the way of any US-North Korea deal  Lowy Institute
Swedish diplomat, North Korean officer fall in love in Pyongyang in 'The Square' - The Korea TimesSwedish diplomat, North Korean officer fall in love in Pyongyang in 'The Square'  The Korea Times
North Korea revives drone claims in rebuff to Seoul’s outreach - South China Morning PostNorth Korea revives drone claims in rebuff to Seoul’s outreach  South China Morning Post
South Korea denies flying drones across border as North warns of ‘consequences’ - The IndependentSouth Korea denies flying drones across border as North warns of ‘consequences’  The Independent
How North Korea Responded to the US Gambit in Venezuela - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow North Korea Responded to the US Gambit in Venezuela  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches  Reuters
Why North Korea is modernising its conventional arsenal - Lowy InstituteWhy North Korea is modernising its conventional arsenal  Lowy Institute
North Korea Announced the Neutralization of a South Korean UAV that Violated Airspace - ??????????North Korea Announced the Neutralization of a South Korean UAV that Violated Airspace  ??????????
Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea - NPRNuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea  NPR
South Korean leader says he asked China’s Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues - AP NewsSouth Korean leader says he asked China’s Xi to act as mediator on North Korea issues  AP News
North Korea’s Kim set to grab nuclear security blanket after Venezuela operation - South China Morning PostNorth Korea’s Kim set to grab nuclear security blanket after Venezuela operation  South China Morning Post
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents - BBCAmazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents  BBC
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
North Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years  Reuters
Pororo pops up in Lee's message to North Korea - The Korea TimesPororo pops up in Lee's message to North Korea  The Korea Times
‘Will Pay a Heavy Price’: North Korea Claims South Korean Spy Drone Breached Airspace, Seoul Rejects Charge — What’s Really Going On? - NewsX‘Will Pay a Heavy Price’: North Korea Claims South Korean Spy Drone Breached Airspace, Seoul Rejects Charge — What’s Really Going On?  NewsX
North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border - abcnews.go.comNorth Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border  abcnews.go.com
North Korea–linked APT Kimsuky behind quishing attacks, FBI warns - Security AffairsNorth Korea–linked APT Kimsuky behind quishing attacks, FBI warns  Security Affairs
North threatens to “destroy” South Korea after drone incursions - arabnews.jpNorth threatens to “destroy” South Korea after drone incursions  arabnews.jp
North Korea’s Two Koreas Policy and Prospects of Inter-Korean Relations - East-West CenterNorth Korea’s Two Koreas Policy and Prospects of Inter-Korean Relations  East-West Center
N. Korea raps S. Korea over reconnaissance drone incursion - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSN. Korea raps S. Korea over reconnaissance drone incursion  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents - The Star | MalaysiaNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents  The Star | Malaysia
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