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 warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament drive - Euronews.comNorth Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament drive  Euronews.com
N Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan arming - Taipei TimesN Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan arming  Taipei Times
North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military - The Hindu
  1. North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military  The Hindu
  2. North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into East Sea, says South Korea  The Times of India
  3. North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  The New Indian Express

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A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide - WIREDA Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide  WIRED
When an American officer tried to cut down a tree, North Korean soldiers attacked with axes, bringing the - The Times of IndiaWhen an American officer tried to cut down a tree, North Korean soldiers attacked with axes, bringing the  The Times of India
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - NBC NewsNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  NBC News
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - AP NewsNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  AP News
South Korea revives rail project towards North Korea - railwaypro.comSouth Korea revives rail project towards North Korea  railwaypro.com
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says - Euronews.comNorth Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says  Euronews.com
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters - India TodayNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters  India Today
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS - NK NewsNorth Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS  NK News
Kim Jong Un Flouted Sanctions to Amass $22 Billion Windfall - Bloomberg.comKim Jong Un Flouted Sanctions to Amass $22 Billion Windfall  Bloomberg.com
South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? - NPRSouth Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?  NPR
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says - Daily PioneerNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says  Daily Pioneer
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North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military - RFINorth Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military  RFI
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' towards Sea of Japan: South Korean military - TRT WorldNorth Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' towards Sea of Japan: South Korean military  TRT World
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSouth Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Watch Why North Korea's Economy Is Suddenly Booming - Bloomberg.comWatch Why North Korea's Economy Is Suddenly Booming  Bloomberg.com
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says - The Times of IsraelNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says  The Times of Israel
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - reuters.comWhat we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  reuters.com
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
Russia to deploy North Korean missile unit and launchers to Ukraine border: Kyiv - NK NewsRussia to deploy North Korean missile unit and launchers to Ukraine border: Kyiv  NK News
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says - ARN News CentreNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says  ARN News Centre
North Korea fires ballistic missile amid tensions over Japan's military buildup - Mid-DayNorth Korea fires ballistic missile amid tensions over Japan's military buildup  Mid-Day
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military - The Standard (HK)North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military  The Standard (HK)
North Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills - wng.orgNorth Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills  wng.org
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Japan - tovima.comNorth Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Japan  tovima.com
North Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong  Korea JoongAng Daily
Vietnam to Build Memorial to North Korean War Dead Outside Hanoi - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificVietnam to Build Memorial to North Korean War Dead Outside Hanoi  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul - NK News63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul  NK News
Why Is North Korea Expanding Its Military Role in Russia’s War Against Ukraine? - moderndiplomacy.euWhy Is North Korea Expanding Its Military Role in Russia’s War Against Ukraine?  moderndiplomacy.eu
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days  Korea JoongAng Daily
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North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea  ????. ?????? ???????.
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities - reuters.comNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities  reuters.com
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North Korea warns of more military steps over Japan’s rearmament - The Japan TimesNorth Korea warns of more military steps over Japan’s rearmament  The Japan Times
Russia moves North Korean missile unit into Voronezh region, Ukraine says - intellinews.comRussia moves North Korean missile unit into Voronezh region, Ukraine says  intellinews.com
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What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - The Standard (HK)What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  The Standard (HK)
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - The Manila TimesNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  The Manila Times
Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’ - NK NewsUnification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’  NK News
South Korea revives rail project aimed at linking it to North - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea revives rail project aimed at linking it to North  Nikkei Asia
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea - reuters.comSouth Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea  reuters.com
North Korea launches SRBM into East Sea: JCS - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea launches SRBM into East Sea: JCS  The Korea Herald
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says  Korea JoongAng Daily
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test - Korea JoongAng DailyAs North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test  Korea JoongAng Daily
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
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before U.S. and South Korea begin drills - CTV NewsNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before U.S. and South Korea begin drills  CTV News
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - WTHRNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  WTHR
North Korea linked to new NullReceiver C2 technique - SC MediaNorth Korea linked to new NullReceiver C2 technique  SC Media
North Korean defections to South fall 35% in first half amid tighter border controls - The Korea HeraldNorth Korean defections to South fall 35% in first half amid tighter border controls  The Korea Herald
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
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - Inquirer.comNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  Inquirer.com
North Korea launches ballistic missile - RBC-UkraineNorth Korea launches ballistic missile  RBC-Ukraine
North warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth warns of 'additional military options' over Japan's expanding defense  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38 North
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North Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave - CNNNorth Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave  CNN
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North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea says - The IndependentNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea says  The Independent
North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament - eng.mizzima.comNorth Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament  eng.mizzima.com
N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missile: Japan Defense Ministry - ????N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missile: Japan Defense Ministry  ????
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 fires ballistic missile - The Straits TimesNorth Korea fires ballistic missile  The Straits Times
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 launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - japannews.yomiuri.co.jpNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - Traverse City Record-EagleNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  Traverse City Record-Eagle
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile - independent.ieNorth Korea fires suspected ballistic missile  independent.ie
Seoul reports short-range missile launch by North Korea - YahooSeoul reports short-range missile launch by North Korea  Yahoo
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - international.astroawani.comWhat we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  international.astroawani.com
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - thesunchronicle.comNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  thesunchronicle.com
Putin wants another 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine - The IndependentPutin wants another 30,000 North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine  The Independent
Japan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile - nhk.or.jpJapan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile  nhk.or.jp
Ballistic missile launched over Sea of Japan - News.com.auBallistic missile launched over Sea of Japan  News.com.au
Soaring prices squeeze North Korea’s vulnerable households - DailyNKSoaring prices squeeze North Korea’s vulnerable households  DailyNK
Why a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea - South China Morning PostWhy a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea  South China Morning Post
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea says - wgntv.comNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea says  wgntv.com
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - CKPG TodayNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  CKPG Today
North Korea sends more than 100 missiles to Russia, ISW warns of growing threat to Ukraine - RBC-UkraineNorth Korea sends more than 100 missiles to Russia, ISW warns of growing threat to Ukraine  RBC-Ukraine
North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament - CNANorth Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament  CNA