Korea-North

Country Korea-North
Capital Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Currency North Korean won(KPW)
Languages Korean

Pyongyang

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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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Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war - CNAZelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war  CNA
North Korea Escalates Ballistic Missile Deliveries to Russia as Productive Capacity Expands Rapidly - Military Watch MagazineNorth Korea Escalates Ballistic Missile Deliveries to Russia as Productive Capacity Expands Rapidly  Military Watch Magazine
'It felt like North Korea': Sonam Wangchuk breaks silence on ending 26-day fast, denies 'deal' with Centre - Deccan Herald'It felt like North Korea': Sonam Wangchuk breaks silence on ending 26-day fast, denies 'deal' with Centre  Deccan Herald
North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto - CoinDeskNorth Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto  CoinDesk
The Rise of North Korea’s Nuclear-Armed Navy - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificThe Rise of North Korea’s Nuclear-Armed Navy  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
'Felt Like North Korea': Sonam Wangchuk Says He Was Treated Like 'Prisoner' In Safdarjung Hospital - News18'Felt Like North Korea': Sonam Wangchuk Says He Was Treated Like 'Prisoner' In Safdarjung Hospital  News18
'It was like being in North Korea': Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung before shift to Medanta - The New Indian Express'It was like being in North Korea': Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung before shift to Medanta  The New Indian Express
The real question isn't why North Koreans don't resist - upi.comThe real question isn't why North Koreans don't resist  upi.com
Sonam Wangchuk slams critics, explains ending hunger strike despite no Pradhan resignation; recounts ‘North Korea-like’ hospital ordeal - The StatesmanSonam Wangchuk slams critics, explains ending hunger strike despite no Pradhan resignation; recounts ‘North Korea-like’ hospital ordeal  The Statesman
North Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance  38 North
The Waters Shift: North Korea's Naval Awakening and a New Calculus of Deterrence - IndraStra GlobalThe Waters Shift: North Korea's Naval Awakening and a New Calculus of Deterrence  IndraStra Global
Korean Armistice endures as collective defense achievement, regional security foundation - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMKorean Armistice endures as collective defense achievement, regional security foundation  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Opinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality - South China Morning PostOpinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality  South China Morning Post
South Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North - NBC NewsSouth Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North  NBC News
Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy - The Japan TimesRussia wants 30,000 more North Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy  The Japan Times
Russia wants 30,000 more troops from North Korea, Zelenskyy says - politico.euRussia wants 30,000 more troops from North Korea, Zelenskyy says  politico.eu
Russia to get 30,000 more N. Korean troops - TVP WorldRussia to get 30,000 more N. Korean troops  TVP World
Putin may seek 30,000 more North Korean troops — but at what price? - Korea JoongAng DailyPutin may seek 30,000 more North Korean troops — but at what price?  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent
South Korea calls for North Korea's return to dialogue at ARF security forum - MorungExpressSouth Korea calls for North Korea's return to dialogue at ARF security forum  MorungExpress
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Upgrading His Spy Network - WSJNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Upgrading His Spy Network  WSJ
Russia preparing to receive another 30,000 N. Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy - The Korea TimesRussia preparing to receive another 30,000 N. Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy  The Korea Times
Lee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need - NK NewsLee’s North Korea policy ‘reset’ waits on a Pyongyang that sees no need  NK News
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
Russia asks North Korea to send 30,000 extra troops for Ukraine war: Zelensky - South China Morning PostRussia asks North Korea to send 30,000 extra troops for Ukraine war: Zelensky  South China Morning Post
Zelensky: Russia Seeks to Deploy Another 30,000 North Korean Troops and Additional Ballistic Missiles - ??????????Zelensky: Russia Seeks to Deploy Another 30,000 North Korean Troops and Additional Ballistic Missiles  ??????????
North Korea backs ASEAN role, criticizes US pursuit of own 'security, prosperity' in Southeast Asia - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea backs ASEAN role, criticizes US pursuit of own 'security, prosperity' in Southeast Asia  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korean defectors begin receiving AI phone calls to monitor well-being - NK NewsNorth Korean defectors begin receiving AI phone calls to monitor well-being  NK News
South Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity - DW.comSouth Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity  DW.com
Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge - NK NewsBeyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge  NK News
Life in North Korea -- the loyalty I mistook for foolishness - upi.comLife in North Korea -- the loyalty I mistook for foolishness  upi.com
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns - NK NewsRussia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns  NK News
Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup - NK NewsRussia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup  NK News
North Korea hackers scan crypto wallets through fake Zoom calls - Crypto NewsNorth Korea hackers scan crypto wallets through fake Zoom calls  Crypto News
Inside North Korean summer camp welcoming Russia and China - CNNInside North Korean summer camp welcoming Russia and China  CNN
Coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa - survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy - The Korea HeraldCoffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa - survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy  The Korea Herald
It felt like North Korea: Sonam Wangchuk denies deal with Centre over ending 26-day fast - Mangalore TodayIt felt like North Korea: Sonam Wangchuk denies deal with Centre over ending 26-day fast  Mangalore Today
North Korean foreign minister returns from trip to Russia: KCNA - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korean foreign minister returns from trip to Russia: KCNA  Korea JoongAng Daily
N. Korea raps U.S., Japan, S. Korea for seeking its denuclearization - Japan TodayN. Korea raps U.S., Japan, S. Korea for seeking its denuclearization  Japan Today
‘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
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi  Al Jazeera
North Korea is looking to China for solutions to modernise its railways and metro system - Railway PRONorth Korea is looking to China for solutions to modernise its railways and metro system  Railway PRO
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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The Ukrainian president warns of unprecedented military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang - ??? ????????The Ukrainian president warns of unprecedented military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang  ??? ????????
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations - NK NewsSouth Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations  NK News
Rudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked - NK NewsRudiger Frank on North Korea’s hidden middle class: North Korea Unpacked  NK News
Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall - NK NewsSeoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall  NK News
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Zelenskyy Says Russia Wants To Bring More North Korean Troops Into Ukraine War - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyZelenskyy Says Russia Wants To Bring More North Korean Troops Into Ukraine War  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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Gray Zone Contestation Between North and South Korea in the Yellow Sea - Irregular Warfare InitiativeGray Zone Contestation Between North and South Korea in the Yellow Sea  Irregular Warfare Initiative
North Korea arrests bank hacking ring tied to crypto laundering: Report - TradingViewNorth Korea arrests bank hacking ring tied to crypto laundering: Report  TradingView
Coffee-less coffee, chocolates without cocoa: A look into North Korea’s substitute economy - The Straits TimesCoffee-less coffee, chocolates without cocoa: A look into North Korea’s substitute economy  The Straits Times
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Sonam Wangchuk opens up on 'prisoner-like' treatment at Delhi hospital: 'Like being in North Korea' - Moneycontrol.comSonam Wangchuk opens up on 'prisoner-like' treatment at Delhi hospital: 'Like being in North Korea'  Moneycontrol.com
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Malaysian national killed in street fight among foreigners in North Chungcheong - Korea JoongAng DailyMalaysian national killed in street fight among foreigners in North Chungcheong  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia eyes North Korean reinforcements, missile launchers — Zelensky warns Asia in danger - Malay MailRussia eyes North Korean reinforcements, missile launchers — Zelensky warns Asia in danger  Malay Mail
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
WSJ: Kim Jong Un ordered a "radical" strengthening of North Korea's military intelligence - LIGA.netWSJ: Kim Jong Un ordered a "radical" strengthening of North Korea's military intelligence  LIGA.net
China ditch Fifa Asean Cup, to face North Korea, Palestine in Asian Cup warm-up - South China Morning PostChina ditch Fifa Asean Cup, to face North Korea, Palestine in Asian Cup warm-up  South China Morning Post
N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’ - France 24N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’  France 24
Russia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops for Ukraine War, Zelensky Says - NewsweekRussia Wants 30,000 More North Korean Troops for Ukraine War, Zelensky Says  Newsweek
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N. Korea seen skipping ASEAN security forum for 2nd consecutive year - The Korea TimesN. Korea seen skipping ASEAN security forum for 2nd consecutive year  The Korea Times
Zelensky warns 30,000 more North Korean soldiers about to join Ukraine war - The IndependentZelensky warns 30,000 more North Korean soldiers about to join Ukraine war  The Independent
Seoul shifts from denuclearization-first to peace-first on NK, minister says - The Korea TimesSeoul shifts from denuclearization-first to peace-first on NK, minister says  The Korea Times
South Korea abandons hardline stance on North’s nuclear weapons programme - The IndependentSouth Korea abandons hardline stance on North’s nuclear weapons programme  The Independent
North Korea arrests its own hacker network for hacking two state banks - CointribuneNorth Korea arrests its own hacker network for hacking two state banks  Cointribune
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China Has Quietly Accepted a Nuclear North Korea - American Enterprise Institute - AEIChina Has Quietly Accepted a Nuclear North Korea  American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Russian doctors remove chicken bone from North Korean man’s chest - NK NewsRussian doctors remove chicken bone from North Korean man’s chest  NK News
ARF Chairman's Statement Adopting 'Complete Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'... North Korea Absent for Second Year - ?????ARF Chairman's Statement Adopting 'Complete Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'... North Korea Absent for Second Year  ?????
With Just One Spy Satellite, North Korea's Kim Eyes Intelligence Alliance With Russia, China - Seoul Economic DailyWith Just One Spy Satellite, North Korea's Kim Eyes Intelligence Alliance With Russia, China  Seoul Economic Daily
South Korea, U.S. and Japan reaffirm strong defensive posture against North at ministerial talks - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea, U.S. and Japan reaffirm strong defensive posture against North at ministerial talks  Korea JoongAng Daily
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Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing to receive another 30,000 troops from North Korea - ?????????? ??????????? ?????? (???)Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing to receive another 30,000 troops from North Korea  ?????????? ??????????? ?????? (???)
Court fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans - NK NewsCourt fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans  NK News
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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop - BBCKim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop  BBC
A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea ‘to Live and Stand Tall’ - The New York TimesA Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea ‘to Live and Stand Tall’  The New York Times
S Korea calls North’s return to dialogue - newstodaynet.comS Korea calls North’s return to dialogue  newstodaynet.com
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Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to receive 30,000 more North Korean troops and expand mobilisation - ?????????? ??????Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to receive 30,000 more North Korean troops and expand mobilisation  ?????????? ??????
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Foreign ministers of South Korea, the U.S., Japan, China, and Russia and the Association of Southeas.. - ????Foreign ministers of South Korea, the U.S., Japan, China, and Russia and the Association of Southeas..  ????
North Korea busts elite hacking ring inside its own banks - DailyNKNorth Korea busts elite hacking ring inside its own banks  DailyNK
North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies - ReutersNorth Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US allies  Reuters
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Ukraine Just Got Handed a New Problem: North Korea Could Soon Send Putin 30,000 Fresh Troops to Join the War - National Security JournalUkraine Just Got Handed a New Problem: North Korea Could Soon Send Putin 30,000 Fresh Troops to Join the War  National Security Journal
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Court overturns conviction of defector who helped send money to family in North Korea - The Korea TimesCourt overturns conviction of defector who helped send money to family in North Korea  The Korea Times
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