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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Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources - The New York TimesJustice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources  The New York Times
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story - Al JazeeraNew York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story  Al Jazeera
Japan outlines its military build-up plan, citing threats from China, Russia and North Korea - CNNJapan outlines its military build-up plan, citing threats from China, Russia and North Korea  CNN
North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning - The New Indian ExpressNorth Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning  The New Indian Express
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - CNARecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  CNA
Indonesia President Prabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim - Asia News NetworkIndonesia President Prabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim  Asia News Network
North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat - South China Morning PostNorth Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heat  South China Morning Post
Japan's defence minister urges 'urgent' military boost amid China, North Korea, Russia risks - CNBC TV18Japan's defence minister urges 'urgent' military boost amid China, North Korea, Russia risks  CNBC TV18
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Record Heatwave Spreads Across Korean Peninsula - StratNews GlobalRecord Heatwave Spreads Across Korean Peninsula  StratNews Global
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China can no longer take North Korea for granted - East Asia ForumChina can no longer take North Korea for granted  East Asia Forum
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 blames US-led alliance for 'new security crisis' in Asia-Pacific - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea blames US-led alliance for 'new security crisis' in Asia-Pacific  Anadolu Ajansi
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North Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave - CNNNorth Korea promotes beach resort amid deadly heat wave  CNN
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - ReutersNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image  Reuters
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
North Korea blames US-led alliance for new Asia-Pacific security crisis - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea blames US-led alliance for new Asia-Pacific security crisis  Türkiye Today
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Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal - Al JazeeraWestern allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal  Al Jazeera
Japan Warns Growing Military Ties Between Russia China and North Korea Threaten Regional Security - UNITED24 MediaJapan Warns Growing Military Ties Between Russia China and North Korea Threaten Regional Security  UNITED24 Media
Russian military help could strengthen North Korean forces over time: Japan - NK NewsRussian military help could strengthen North Korean forces over time: Japan  NK News
North Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation  The Korea Herald
North Korea condemns RIMPAC naval exercise as 'war rehearsal' - upi.comNorth Korea condemns RIMPAC naval exercise as 'war rehearsal'  upi.com
North Korea slams 11-nation advisory on remote IT worker schemes - NK NewsNorth Korea slams 11-nation advisory on remote IT worker schemes  NK News
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - ReutersNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  Reuters
Japan warns Russia-North Korea axis raises regional security threat - asia.nikkei.comJapan warns Russia-North Korea axis raises regional security threat  asia.nikkei.com
Japan Defense Report Warns On China, Russia, NK Military Links - Bloomberg.comJapan Defense Report Warns On China, Russia, NK Military Links  Bloomberg.com
US hits Russian military entities, citizens with sanctions over links to Iran, North Korea, Syria - The Kyiv IndependentUS hits Russian military entities, citizens with sanctions over links to Iran, North Korea, Syria  The Kyiv Independent
After a Decade, the North Korea Travel Ban Needs a Second Look - Korea Economic Institute of America -After a Decade, the North Korea Travel Ban Needs a Second Look  Korea Economic Institute of America -
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  Anadolu Ajansi
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Why has North Korea rejected US-led cyber threat allegations, and what is the dispute about? - Latest news from AzerbaijanWhy has North Korea rejected US-led cyber threat allegations, and what is the dispute about?  Latest news from Azerbaijan
Prabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim - The Jakarta PostPrabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim  The Jakarta Post
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - internazionale.itNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image  internazionale.it
11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes - NK News11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes  NK News
Indonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request - Korea JoongAng DailyIndonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request  Korea JoongAng Daily
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Japan issues ominous warning as China, Russia and North Korea deepen ties - Yahoo News New ZealandJapan issues ominous warning as China, Russia and North Korea deepen ties  Yahoo News New Zealand
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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 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 says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - ReutersNorth Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war  Reuters
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North Korea rejects US-led cyber threat claims as 'political smear' - Latest news from AzerbaijanNorth Korea rejects US-led cyber threat claims as 'political smear'  Latest news from Azerbaijan
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Amazon Links Four npm Supply-Chain Attacks to North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet - eSecurity PlanetAmazon Links Four npm Supply-Chain Attacks to North Korea’s Sapphire Sleet  eSecurity Planet
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - Awani InternationalNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image  Awani International
N. Korea denounces joint warning over its cyberactivity as 'false' info - Yonhap News AgencyN. Korea denounces joint warning over its cyberactivity as 'false' info  Yonhap News Agency
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Freelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea - The GuardianFreelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea  The Guardian
North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning - The StarNorth Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning  The Star
North vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats - NK NewsSouth Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats  NK News
Seoul Fears russia Will Provide North Korea with Drone Technology in Exchange for More Troops for War in Ukraine - Defense ExpressSeoul Fears russia Will Provide North Korea with Drone Technology in Exchange for More Troops for War in Ukraine  Defense Express
Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response - ReutersRecord heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response  Reuters
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 Korean economy hits 3 percent growth for third straight year: BOK - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korean economy hits 3 percent growth for third straight year: BOK  Korea JoongAng Daily
Defense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul - Korea JoongAng DailyDefense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul  Korea JoongAng Daily
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DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report - NK NewsDOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report  NK News
North Korea Calls West’s Cyber Watchdog ‘Ghost Mechanism,’ Rejects Joint Advisory - Tech TimesNorth Korea Calls West’s Cyber Watchdog ‘Ghost Mechanism,’ Rejects Joint Advisory  Tech Times
Why Japan says security threat is most ‘severe’ since World War II - The IndependentWhy Japan says security threat is most ‘severe’ since World War II  The Independent
North Korea denies US-led cyber threat warnings - The Straits TimesNorth Korea denies US-led cyber threat warnings  The Straits Times
North Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteNorth Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
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Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - CNAIndonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president  CNA
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
Indonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President - usnews.comIndonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President  usnews.com
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
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Prabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea - Jakarta GlobePrabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea  Jakarta Globe
North Korea Pushes Back Over AI-Powered Cyber Allegations - israeldefense.co.ilNorth Korea Pushes Back Over AI-Powered Cyber Allegations  israeldefense.co.il
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
Former envoy urges U.S. to ease North Korea travel ban - Korea JoongAng DailyFormer envoy urges U.S. to ease North Korea travel ban  Korea JoongAng Daily
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‘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
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Activity on Northern Border Worries South Korea - The Common SenseActivity on Northern Border Worries South Korea  The Common Sense
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
Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad? - 38north.orgIs North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?  38north.org
North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning - NST OnlineNorth Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning  NST Online
South Korea's BHC Chicken debuts in PH at SM North EDSA - ABS-CBNSouth Korea's BHC Chicken debuts in PH at SM North EDSA  ABS-CBN
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - ReutersUS Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says  Reuters
FBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud - PindropFBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud  Pindrop
North Korea denies the accusations from the U.S. and its allies about the use of false informatics to finance itself. - democrata.esNorth Korea denies the accusations from the U.S. and its allies about the use of false informatics to finance itself.  democrata.es
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning - ReutersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning  Reuters
The Coming Crisis with North Korea - Global Security ReviewThe Coming Crisis with North Korea  Global Security Review
US, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers - Courthouse NewsUS, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers  Courthouse News