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 Kim fires vice premier, calls him ‘a goat yoked to pull an ox cart’ - CNN
  1. North Korea’s Kim fires vice premier, calls him ‘a goat yoked to pull an ox cart’  CNN
  2. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials  Al Jazeera
  3. Kim Jong-un fires vice-premier and likens him to ‘a goat yoked to an ox cart’  The Guardian

Australia's NATO envoy is returning home with a warning about North Korea - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia's NATO envoy is returning home with a warning about North Korea  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Anthropic CEO Says AI Chip Sales to China Like Selling Nukes to North Korea - Bloomberg.comAnthropic CEO Says AI Chip Sales to China Like Selling Nukes to North Korea  Bloomberg.com
Unmanned Systems Forces Drones Strike North Korean–Made M-1991 MLRS for the Second Time in the War - ??????????Unmanned Systems Forces Drones Strike North Korean–Made M-1991 MLRS for the Second Time in the War  ??????????
The Domestic Impediment to Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe Domestic Impediment to Lee Jae-myung’s North Korea Policy  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: South Korea president - The Economic TimesNorth Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: South Korea president  The Economic Times
North Producing Material For Up To 20 Nuclear Weapons A Year: S. Korea | Spotlight - FirstpostNorth Producing Material For Up To 20 Nuclear Weapons A Year: S. Korea | Spotlight  Firstpost
North produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: South Korea president - The New Indian ExpressNorth produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: South Korea president  The New Indian Express
China’s 2025 trade with North Korea rebounds to pre-COVID levels By Reuters - Investing.comChina’s 2025 trade with North Korea rebounds to pre-COVID levels By Reuters  Investing.com
North Korea calls South Korea 'No. 1 hostile country' at indoctrination centre - thehansindia.comNorth Korea calls South Korea 'No. 1 hostile country' at indoctrination centre  thehansindia.com
Sex, death and betrayal: This North Korean movie shows things audiences have never seen before - CNNSex, death and betrayal: This North Korean movie shows things audiences have never seen before  CNN
South Korea Seeks Renewed Dialogue with North Korea - DevdiscourseSouth Korea Seeks Renewed Dialogue with North Korea  Devdiscourse
North Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion - The HinduNorth Korea demands detailed 'explanation' from Seoul over drone incursion  The Hindu
South Korea: Lee vows diplomatic efforts for resumption of North Korea-US talks, creating conditions for inter-Korean dialogue - morungexpress.comSouth Korea: Lee vows diplomatic efforts for resumption of North Korea-US talks, creating conditions for inter-Korean dialogue  morungexpress.com
South Korea warns North can make up to 20 nuclear bombs yearly - Yeni Safak EnglishSouth Korea warns North can make up to 20 nuclear bombs yearly  Yeni Safak English
North Korea's Kim fires vice premier, reprimands officials - dw.comNorth Korea's Kim fires vice premier, reprimands officials  dw.com
South Korea claims North producing nuclear material capable of making up to 20 nuclear bombs a year - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea claims North producing nuclear material capable of making up to 20 nuclear bombs a year  Anadolu Ajansi
Why stopping drones from entering North Korea will be easier said than done - NK NewsWhy stopping drones from entering North Korea will be easier said than done  NK News
South Korea's Lee says North produces material for 10-20 nuclear weapons annually - upi.comSouth Korea's Lee says North produces material for 10-20 nuclear weapons annually  upi.com
North Korea Churns Out Enough Nuclear Material for 20 Bombs a Year - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Churns Out Enough Nuclear Material for 20 Bombs a Year  UNITED24 Media
North's denuclearization 'ideal' but unrealistic for now, Lee says in presser - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comNorth's denuclearization 'ideal' but unrealistic for now, Lee says in presser  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
Peace through pragmatism, not illusion - koreatimes.co.krPeace through pragmatism, not illusion  koreatimes.co.kr
North Korea Can Build 20 Nukes a Year, South Korea’s Lee Says - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Can Build 20 Nukes a Year, South Korea’s Lee Says  Bloomberg.com
South Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North - The Japan TimesSouth Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North  The Japan Times
North Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says - NK NewsNorth Korea denuclearization ideal but unrealistic, South’s president says  NK News
North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China  Al Jazeera
President prioritizes 'peaceful coexistence' over unification with North Korea - koreatimes.co.krPresident prioritizes 'peaceful coexistence' over unification with North Korea  koreatimes.co.kr
South Korea: Homes, offices of three civilian suspects raided over alleged drone flights to North Korea - thehawk.inSouth Korea: Homes, offices of three civilian suspects raided over alleged drone flights to North Korea  thehawk.in
North Korea's Kim purges vice premier, slams ‘incompetent’ officials - France 24North Korea's Kim purges vice premier, slams ‘incompetent’ officials  France 24
How Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea - NK NewsHow Takaichi’s military push is reshaping Japan’s posture toward North Korea  NK News
North Korea says it built fewer rural houses in 2025 despite wealth gap problem - NK NewsNorth Korea says it built fewer rural houses in 2025 despite wealth gap problem  NK News
A surprising look at North Korea’s movie industry - CNNA surprising look at North Korea’s movie industry  CNN
Seoul warns North Korea’s nuclear weapons will soon go ‘abroad’ - South China Morning PostSeoul warns North Korea’s nuclear weapons will soon go ‘abroad’  South China Morning Post
North Korea sends tough message to US after Venezuela attack, fires multiple ballistic missiles - WIONNorth Korea sends tough message to US after Venezuela attack, fires multiple ballistic missiles  WION
North Korea’s Kim dismisses vice premier over factory project in rare public rebuke - NBC NewsNorth Korea’s Kim dismisses vice premier over factory project in rare public rebuke  NBC News
N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis - Al JazeeraN Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis  Al Jazeera
South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea - The HinduSouth Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea  The Hindu
China's 2025 trade with North Korea rebounds to pre-COVID levels - ReutersChina's 2025 trade with North Korea rebounds to pre-COVID levels  Reuters
North Korea's "Days and Nights of Confrontation" Breaks Film Taboos - mezha.netNorth Korea's "Days and Nights of Confrontation" Breaks Film Taboos  mezha.net
N Korea’s Kim sacks his vice premier - taipeitimes.comN Korea’s Kim sacks his vice premier  taipeitimes.com
President Lee Jae-myung Questions North Korea’s Denuclearization Commitment - ????President Lee Jae-myung Questions North Korea’s Denuclearization Commitment  ????
South Korea's Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee calls for improved drone detection to avoid provoking North Korea  Reuters
Lee vows efforts to restart US–North Korea talks 'as early as possible' at New Year's press conference - koreaherald.comLee vows efforts to restart US–North Korea talks 'as early as possible' at New Year's press conference  koreaherald.com
North Korean defector arrivals to South Korea fall to 224 in 2025 - upi.comNorth Korean defector arrivals to South Korea fall to 224 in 2025  upi.com
Lee reaffirms conciliatory stance toward North Korea - ajupress.comLee reaffirms conciliatory stance toward North Korea  ajupress.com
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials - Qatar TribuneNorth Korea’s Kim Jong-un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials  Qatar Tribune
Quick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran - 38 NorthQuick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran  38 North
North Korea's Kim Jong-un praises rebuilt Onpho hot spring resort - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comNorth Korea's Kim Jong-un praises rebuilt Onpho hot spring resort  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
North Korea produces nuclear material for 20 weapons a year, says South Korean president - The Sun MalaysiaNorth Korea produces nuclear material for 20 weapons a year, says South Korean president  The Sun Malaysia
South Korea President Lee: Strategy with North Korea remains dialogue based on strong defence capabilities - marketscreener.comSouth Korea President Lee: Strategy with North Korea remains dialogue based on strong defence capabilities  marketscreener.com
North Korea searches for a path out of international isolation - eastasiaforum.orgNorth Korea searches for a path out of international isolation  eastasiaforum.org
North produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korea president - CNANorth produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korea president  CNA
Kim Jong Un fires vice premier describing him as 'a goat yoked to pull an ox cart' - Australian Broadcasting CorporationKim Jong Un fires vice premier describing him as 'a goat yoked to pull an ox cart'  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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
What North Koreans want to know most: How does the world see us? - upi.comWhat North Koreans want to know most: How does the world see us?  upi.com
South Korea Deploys ‘Monster’ Missile Amid North Korea Nuclear Threat - NewsweekSouth Korea Deploys ‘Monster’ Missile Amid North Korea Nuclear Threat  Newsweek
Pyongyang fires ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung makes state visit to China - CNNPyongyang fires ballistic missiles as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung makes state visit to China  CNN
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 launches missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China - NBC NewsNorth Korea launches missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China  NBC News
South Korean man claims he sent drones to North, prompting calls for probe - NK NewsSouth Korean man claims he sent drones to North, prompting calls for probe  NK News
North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles - NBC NewsNorth Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles  NBC News
South Korea's new president changes tactics on North Korea - dw.comSouth Korea's new president changes tactics on North Korea  dw.com
North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korean President - The Straits TimesNorth Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korean President  The Straits Times
Opinion | North Korea is a nuclear power. Trump’s omission is an admission. - The Washington PostOpinion | North Korea is a nuclear power. Trump’s omission is an admission.  The Washington Post
North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea before South Korean leader’s visit to China - The GuardianNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea before South Korean leader’s visit to China  The Guardian
North Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels - NK NewsNorth Korea-China trade surges 25% in 2025 to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels  NK News
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
‘Leave while you still can’: Kim Jong Un fires vice premier at factory ceremony - NK News‘Leave while you still can’: Kim Jong Un fires vice premier at factory ceremony  NK News
Lee Jae Myung orders probe into whether civilians sent drones to North Korea - NK NewsLee Jae Myung orders probe into whether civilians sent drones to North Korea  NK News
Exclusive: Kim Jong-un Stresses U.S.-North Korea Dialogue, Denuclearization Pledge - ????Exclusive: Kim Jong-un Stresses U.S.-North Korea Dialogue, Denuclearization Pledge  ????
North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Want South Korea - ????North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Want South Korea  ????
Kim Jong-un hails North Korea’s ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year’s message - The GuardianKim Jong-un hails North Korea’s ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year’s message  The Guardian
Exclusive: Defense Intelligence Command Funded North Korea Drones Under Lee Jae-myung - ????Exclusive: Defense Intelligence Command Funded North Korea Drones Under Lee Jae-myung  ????
Anthropic's CEO says Nvidia's H200 too powerful for China - theregister.comAnthropic's CEO says Nvidia's H200 too powerful for China  theregister.com
South Korean president urges China to mediate with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korean president urges China to mediate with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
Kim Jong Un urges youth to abandon ‘dreams’ to go to war, hard labor sites - NK NewsKim Jong Un urges youth to abandon ‘dreams’ to go to war, hard labor sites  NK News
Lee orders probe, tough penalties over civilian drones sent to N. Korea - upi.comLee orders probe, tough penalties over civilian drones sent to N. Korea  upi.com
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
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents - The Japan TimesNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents  The Japan Times
China-North Korea trade jumps 26% as relations thaw - Nikkei AsiaChina-North Korea trade jumps 26% as relations thaw  Nikkei Asia
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
Previewing North Korea’s Grand Strategy for 2026 - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazinePreviewing North Korea’s Grand Strategy for 2026  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses vice premier, comparing him to 'a goat yoked to pull an ox cart' - Sky NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses vice premier, comparing him to 'a goat yoked to pull an ox cart'  Sky News
Defections from North Korea fall further as regime tightens grip - CNADefections from North Korea fall further as regime tightens grip  CNA
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
Kim Jong Un’s bizarre tirade against ‘goat’ in his cabinet exposes North Korea’s economic struggles - The IndependentKim Jong Un’s bizarre tirade against ‘goat’ in his cabinet exposes North Korea’s economic struggles  The Independent
North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: S Korea president - daily-sun.comNorth Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: S Korea president  daily-sun.com
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 produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: S. Korea president - Newsbug.infoNorth produces enough nuclear material a year for 10-20 weapons: S. Korea president  Newsbug.info
Kim Jong-un Praises Resort Once Called 'Shabby' - ????Kim Jong-un Praises Resort Once Called 'Shabby'  ????
North Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for war - Le Monde.frNorth Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for war  Le Monde.fr
North Korea pushes to finish greenhouse project before cold sets in - HortidailyNorth Korea pushes to finish greenhouse project before cold sets in  Hortidaily
Crossing a line: did military spies help a student fly drones into North Korea? - South China Morning PostCrossing a line: did military spies help a student fly drones into North Korea?  South China Morning Post
North Korea’s Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress - AP NewsNorth Korea’s Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of major party congress  AP News
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 Two Koreas Policy and Prospects of Inter-Korean Relations - eastwestcenter.orgNorth Korea’s Two Koreas Policy and Prospects of Inter-Korean Relations  eastwestcenter.org
Joint Task Force Searches Three Over North Korea Drone Infiltration - ????Joint Task Force Searches Three Over North Korea Drone Infiltration  ????
North Korea's Kim fires vice premier, inspects machinery plant before key party congress - The Standard (HK)North Korea's Kim fires vice premier, inspects machinery plant before key party congress  The Standard (HK)
Lee condemns civilian drone incursion into North Korea as ‘akin to starting a war’ - Hankyoreh : English EditionLee condemns civilian drone incursion into North Korea as ‘akin to starting a war’  Hankyoreh : English Edition
From Buldak noodles to photo booths: North Korea copies South Korean trends - koreatimes.co.krFrom Buldak noodles to photo booths: North Korea copies South Korean trends  koreatimes.co.kr
Seoul takes aim at North Korea’s leadership bunkers with ‘monster missile’ - South China Morning PostSeoul takes aim at North Korea’s leadership bunkers with ‘monster missile’  South China Morning Post
North Korea’s Initial Reaction to US Operations in Venezuela - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Initial Reaction to US Operations in Venezuela  38 North