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's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting - The New Indian ExpressNorth Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-five-years party meeting  The New Indian Express
North Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul - Mathrubhumi EnglishNorth Korea launches rocket salvo amid political shift in Seoul  Mathrubhumi English
North Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Kicks off Workers’ Party Plenary Meeting  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight - FirstpostNorth Korea Fires Rocket Launchers | Firstpost Spotlight  Firstpost
This powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C - india.comThis powerful country has world’s most secure borders, even Donald Trump is a huge fan; Not US, Russia, UK, C  india.com
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - The HinduTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  The Hindu
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says - ThePrintNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador’s death, KCNA says  ThePrint
Koryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset - 38 NorthKoryo Medicine in North Korea: Insights From a Pharmaceutical App Dataset  38 North
North Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks - BleepingComputerNorth Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks  BleepingComputer
Russia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting - The Economic TimesRussia’s envoy to North Korea Alexander Matsegora dies at 70 with undisclosed cause, a week after meeting  The Economic Times
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honor late longtime ambassador - Al Arabiya EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honor late longtime ambassador  Al Arabiya English
North Korea's Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang - AP7AMNorth Korea's Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang  AP7AM
Update: North Korea's air force displays new capabilities - JanesUpdate: North Korea's air force displays new capabilities  Janes
North Korea’s leader mourns death of Russian ambassador - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea’s leader mourns death of Russian ambassador  Anadolu Ajansi
In North Korea, a Human Rights Crisis That Needs Urgent Attention - JAPAN ForwardIn North Korea, a Human Rights Crisis That Needs Urgent Attention  JAPAN Forward
The current state of U.S. relations with North Korea - George W. Bush Presidential CenterThe current state of U.S. relations with North Korea  George W. Bush Presidential Center
Inside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close - Times of IndiaInside North Korea’s $800 million ‘Hotel of Doom’: The Brit who saw the empty pyramid up close  Times of India
North Korea-linked ‘EtherRAT’ backdoor used in React2Shell attacks - SC MediaNorth Korea-linked ‘EtherRAT’ backdoor used in React2Shell attacks  SC Media
N. Korea's Kim delivers 'important conclusion' at party plenary meeting: KCNA - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim delivers 'important conclusion' at party plenary meeting: KCNA  The Korea Times
Ukrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage - DWUkrainian children being sent to North Korea sparks outrage  DW
North Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting - NK NewsNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim Jong Un convenes party meeting  NK News
Prospects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak - BLiTZ - Fears None But GodProspects of US-North Korea peace talks bleak  BLiTZ - Fears None But God
South Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea, US Maintaining ‘Very Close’ Cooperation On All North Korea-Related Issues: US Envoy  Ommcom News
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 launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches rockets as Kim holds Workers' Party of Korea meeting  Anadolu Ajansi
Crypto trading site faces $7.5M in US fines for enabling North Korean laundering - NK NewsCrypto trading site faces $7.5M in US fines for enabling North Korean laundering  NK News
Breaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineBreaking the North Korea-Russia Missile Axis  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines - NK NewsNorth Korea upgrades test facility for long-range nuclear missile engines  NK News
UNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says - NK NewsUNESCO willing to help bring North Korea to conference in South, Seoul says  NK News
North Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect - ReutersNorth Korea says US-South Korea deal to set off 'nuclear domino' effect  Reuters
Scammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives - DailyNKScammers exploit North Korean defector families, charging up to $14,500 to locate repatriated relatives  DailyNK
North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says  Reuters
Unification minister advocates for dialogue over tougher sanctions in North Korea relations - Korea JoongAng DailyUnification minister advocates for dialogue over tougher sanctions in North Korea relations  Korea JoongAng Daily
Gas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges - NK NewsGas station construction stalls in North Korea even as car ownership surges  NK News
Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes - ReutersTrump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes  Reuters
Cartier, Chanel Seen in North Korea's Elite Stores - ????Cartier, Chanel Seen in North Korea's Elite Stores  ????
North Korea's omission - The Korea TimesNorth Korea's omission  The Korea Times
South Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy - Punjab News ExpressSouth Korea, US maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all North Korea-related issues: US envoy  Punjab News Express
North Korea Party Congress Preparations Begin as Kim Jong Un Sets New Priorities - Zoom Bangla NewsNorth Korea Party Congress Preparations Begin as Kim Jong Un Sets New Priorities  Zoom Bangla News
Pragmatic approach to 'END' initiative - The Korea TimesPragmatic approach to 'END' initiative  The Korea Times
Russia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70 - The Moscow TimesRussia’s Ambassador in North Korea Dies at 70  The Moscow Times
South Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea’s president asks Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea  The Hindu
Lee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End? - 38 NorthLee Jae Myung’s END Strategy: Path to Progress or Dead End?  38 North
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says - The HinduNorth Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says  The Hindu
North Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation' - The HinduNorth Korea says South Korea's overtures 'great miscalculation'  The Hindu
React2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers - SecurityWeekReact2Shell Attacks Linked to North Korean Hackers  SecurityWeek
North Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand - DD NewsNorth Korea’s Kim says he is open to talks if US drops denuclearisation demand  DD News
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border - The HinduNorth Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the heavily fortified border  The Hindu
North Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korean state-media slams US approval of South Korea’s drive to build nuclear-powered submarines  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme - NK NewsNorth Korea, China using 32 makeshift bridges for extensive smuggling scheme  NK News
North Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins - upi.comNorth Korea fires artillery rockets as key party meeting begins  upi.com
Why are North and South Korea divided? - BritannicaWhy are North and South Korea divided?  Britannica
New EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea - Security AffairsNew EtherRAT backdoor surfaces in React2Shell attacks tied to North Korea  Security Affairs
North Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea convenes plenum, launches rockets into sea  The Korea Herald
North Korea says South Korea fired warning shots at its soldiers; Seoul says troops crossed border - The HinduNorth Korea says South Korea fired warning shots at its soldiers; Seoul says troops crossed border  The Hindu
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Pays Tribute to Late Russian Ambassador - ????North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Pays Tribute to Late Russian Ambassador  ????
North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’ - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’  The Hindu
North Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival - DailyNKNorth Korea’s aquafarm expansion blocks coastal residents from collecting seafood for survival  DailyNK
North Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - AP NewsNorth Korea’s ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  AP News
North Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions - Al JazeeraNorth Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions  Al Jazeera
Chung Supports Third-Country Tourism to North Korea via Agencies - ????Chung Supports Third-Country Tourism to North Korea via Agencies  ????
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety - NK NewsNorth Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety  NK News
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Eastern Waters, Says South Korea - NDTVNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Eastern Waters, Says South Korea  NDTV
Chinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession - NK NewsChinese sellers offloading ‘black cars’ in North Korea to prevent repossession  NK News
Curious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what - The Economic TimesCurious story of the mystery drones South Korea sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s home — and what  The Economic Times
South Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea: North fires artillery rockets toward Yellow Sea  nhk.or.jp
North Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US - DWNorth Korea denounces nuclear agreement between South and US  DW
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea - Al JazeeraN Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea  Al Jazeera
South Korea says North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters - The HinduSouth Korea says North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters  The Hindu
The U.S. just sided with Russia, China, Belarus and North Korea in the UN - Dagens.comThe U.S. just sided with Russia, China, Belarus and North Korea in the UN  Dagens.com
North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - NewsdayNorth Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  Newsday
N. Korea's Kim pays condolatory visit to Russian embassy to mourn envoy's death - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim pays condolatory visit to Russian embassy to mourn envoy's death  The Korea Times
North Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off - Khmer TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as key party meeting kicks off  Khmer Times
North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu
New Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea - defenceconnect.com.auNew Zealand amps up enforcement of sanctions against North Korea  defenceconnect.com.au
Ministries clash over ROK-U.S. North Korea policy coordination lead - ????Ministries clash over ROK-U.S. North Korea policy coordination lead  ????
Meeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyMeeting of ruling party's central committee marks start of politically critical period in North Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan - South China Morning PostNorth Korea promotes new beach resort to Chinese tourists in 2026 plan  South China Morning Post
What options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table? - The Korea TimesWhat options does Seoul have to bring NK to negotiating table?  The Korea Times
Trump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S. - Korea JoongAng DailyTrump says only North Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever? - Times of IndiaNorth Korea parade: Is Kim Jong Un stronger than ever?  Times of India
Kim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why - The Indian ExpressKim Jong Un bans words like ‘hamburgers’, ‘ice-cream’ in North Korea. Here’s why  The Indian Express
North Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Tests Artillery Shells That Could Strike Seoul and Nearby Areas  UNITED24 Media
North Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires ballistic missile days after Hegseth visit, says Seoul  Al Jazeera
North Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says - Space War NewsNorth Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says  Space War News
US SEAL Team 6 Reached North Korea To Plant Spy Device. Then Chaos Unfolded - NDTVUS SEAL Team 6 Reached North Korea To Plant Spy Device. Then Chaos Unfolded  NDTV
North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy to honour late ambassador  The Straits Times
North Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses G7 of double standards over denuclearization call  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting - The Straits TimesNorth Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting  The Straits Times
Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback - ????Chung's Training, DMZ Proposals Meet Pushback  ????
North Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model - DailyNKNorth Korea orders construction projects completed within year, using Kangdong hospital as propaganda model  DailyNK
Kim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting - The IndependentKim Jong Un gathers North Korea’s ruling elite for key party meeting  The Independent
Donald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference - The Jerusalem PostDonald Trump security plan omits North Korea reference  The Jerusalem Post
North Korea fired multiple rounds with rocket launches in Yellow Sea after South Korea holds air drills with US, Japan - livemint.comNorth Korea fired multiple rounds with rocket launches in Yellow Sea after South Korea holds air drills with US, Japan  livemint.com
North Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow - Malay MailNorth Korea pays tribute to late Russian envoy amid growing ties with Moscow  Malay Mail
India appoints ambassador to North Korea after four-year envoy absence - NK NewsIndia appoints ambassador to North Korea after four-year envoy absence  NK News
The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones - CNNThe phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones  CNN
North Korea Daily Life - The Herald JournalNorth Korea Daily Life  The Herald Journal
North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting - The Standard (HK)North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting  The Standard (HK)
[Editorial] Are US envoy and Trump on the same page about North Korea? - ???[Editorial] Are US envoy and Trump on the same page about North Korea?  ???
North Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Odd Reticence on China-Japan Tensions  38 North
Germany, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, China, UK And More Targeted By North Korea’s New Beach Resort In 2026 Calendar - travelandtourworld.frGermany, Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, China, UK And More Targeted By North Korea’s New Beach Resort In 2026 Calendar  travelandtourworld.fr