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 Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer - The Hindu
  1. North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer  The Hindu
  2. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un observes nuclear weapons tests aboard new naval destroyer  The Indian Express
  3. North Korea: Kim Jong Un observes test of 5,000-ton warship Kang Kon  News On AIR
  4. North Korea’s Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says  ThePrint
  5. Kim Jong Un oversees nuclear-capable missile tests from newly repaired warship  The Times of India
  6. North Korea's Kim Oversees Latest Naval Weapons Tests  Deccan Chronicle
  7. Kim Jong Un oversees Kang Kon weapons tests after failed launch repair  India Today
  8. Footage Shows North Korean Destroyer Setting Global Record Firing 12 Cruise Missile Salvo During Exercise  Military Watch Magazine
  9. Kim Jong-un Unleashes Nuclear-Capable Kang Kon Destroyer as North Korea Expands Maritime Strike Power Against US Allies  Defence Security Asia

Xi Jinping says ready to work with Kim Jong Un for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties - The Times of IndiaXi Jinping says ready to work with Kim Jong Un for 'long-term, sound and stable' China-North Korea ties  The Times of India
From Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea - orfonline.orgFrom Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea  orfonline.org
Russia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity - Asia SocietyRussia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity  Asia Society
Ping-pong diplomacy: When North Korea tried to woo the US with table tennis - NK NewsPing-pong diplomacy: When North Korea tried to woo the US with table tennis  NK News
China's Xi vows to steer ties with North Korea toward 'long-term' development - Anadolu AjansiChina's Xi vows to steer ties with North Korea toward 'long-term' development  Anadolu Ajansi
npm Supply Chain Attack: North Korea Hits Mastra AI [2026] - tech-insider.orgnpm Supply Chain Attack: North Korea Hits Mastra AI [2026]  tech-insider.org
Video | North Korea Arms Up, South Korea Builds Drone Army - NDTVVideo | North Korea Arms Up, South Korea Builds Drone Army  NDTV
A year after a disastrous maiden launch, North Korea's new destroyer is up and firing its guns - Business InsiderA year after a disastrous maiden launch, North Korea's new destroyer is up and firing its guns  Business Insider
North Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests - The Japan TimesNorth Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests  The Japan Times
Vehicle spotted on New Yalu River Bridge | North Korea News - DailyNKVehicle spotted on New Yalu River Bridge | North Korea News  DailyNK
North Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification - Encyclopedia BritannicaNorth Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification  Encyclopedia Britannica
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme - Al JazeeraTrump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme  Al Jazeera
North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new 5,000-ton naval destroyer - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new 5,000-ton naval destroyer  Anadolu Ajansi
Dalian eyes trade with North Korea despite sanctions - DailyNKDalian eyes trade with North Korea despite sanctions  DailyNK
North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’  Al Jazeera
India names Sanjeev Jain as next envoy to North Korea - The TribuneIndia names Sanjeev Jain as next envoy to North Korea  The Tribune
N. Korea's new ambassador to Austria assumes post: state media - The Korea TimesN. Korea's new ambassador to Austria assumes post: state media  The Korea Times
North Korea-linked hackers stole $643 million, accounting for two-thirds of global crypto thefts - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea-linked hackers stole $643 million, accounting for two-thirds of global crypto thefts  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests Images broadcast by North Korean state media show one of the country’s two new destroyers, the Kang Kon, carrying out gun-firing exercises and launching cruise missiles as leader Kim Jong Un watche - LinkedInNorth Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests Images broadcast by North Korean state media show one of the country’s two new destroyers, the Kang Kon, carrying out gun-firing exercises and launching cruise missiles as leader Kim Jong Un watche  LinkedIn
North Korea’s Quiet Campaign to Be a ‘Responsible’ Nuclear Power - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea’s Quiet Campaign to Be a ‘Responsible’ Nuclear Power  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korean ambassador takes up post in Austria as Pyongyang expands diplomacy - NK NewsNorth Korean ambassador takes up post in Austria as Pyongyang expands diplomacy  NK News
China's Xi vows 'long-term, stable' development of ties with N. Korea - The Korea TimesChina's Xi vows 'long-term, stable' development of ties with N. Korea  The Korea Times
Why North Korea Got the Bomb (And Iran Did Not, for Now) - 38 NorthWhy North Korea Got the Bomb (And Iran Did Not, for Now)  38 North
North Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says - Le Monde.frNorth Korea is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons, Kim Jong Un says  Le Monde.fr
Five Things to Know, July 6, 2026 - The American LegionFive Things to Know, July 6, 2026  The American Legion
Kim Jong-un may have turned around the North Korean economy. But do the numbers mask deeper troubles? - Korea JoongAng DailyKim Jong-un may have turned around the North Korean economy. But do the numbers mask deeper troubles?  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korean leader presides over weapons test aboard restored destroyer - stripes.comNorth Korean leader presides over weapons test aboard restored destroyer  stripes.com
North Korean PolinRider supply chain attack targets 108 unique repos - SC MediaNorth Korean PolinRider supply chain attack targets 108 unique repos  SC Media
North Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull - NK NewsNorth Korea-China smuggling scheme appears to restart after monthslong lull  NK News
North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy - Al JazeeraNorth Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy  Al Jazeera
Korea's LG Innotek to begin building $1B semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam's Hai Phong in Q3/2026 - TNGlobalKorea's LG Innotek to begin building $1B semiconductor substrate plant in Vietnam's Hai Phong in Q3/2026  TNGlobal
Kim Jong-Un - Encyclopedia BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Encyclopedia Britannica
"We cannot be naive": NATO Secretary General calls China, North Korea, and Iran military allies of Russia - news.liga.net"We cannot be naive": NATO Secretary General calls China, North Korea, and Iran military allies of Russia  news.liga.net
North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports?? - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports??  Reuters
North Korean soldier crosses border to South - DW.comNorth Korean soldier crosses border to South  DW.com
How Rogue Nations Are Using Cryptocurrencies to Evade Sanctions - WSJHow Rogue Nations Are Using Cryptocurrencies to Evade Sanctions  WSJ
North Korea Tests New Strategic Missile and Electronic Warfare Systems - jordannews.joNorth Korea Tests New Strategic Missile and Electronic Warfare Systems  jordannews.jo
North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new destroyer - Yeni Safak EnglishNorth Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from new destroyer  Yeni Safak English
North's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon  Korea JoongAng Daily
State AG Nick Brown visits Bellingham, compares Trump administration to North Korea - Salish CurrentState AG Nick Brown visits Bellingham, compares Trump administration to North Korea  Salish Current
State Media Reports That Kim Witnessed The Launch Of - Marine LinkState Media Reports That Kim Witnessed The Launch Of  Marine Link
North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests - Myanmar International TVNorth Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests  Myanmar International TV
Iran’s Bargaining Card That North Korea Never Had - Korea Economic Institute of America -Iran’s Bargaining Card That North Korea Never Had  Korea Economic Institute of America -
Pyongyang wary of overseas labor dispatch | North Korea News - DailyNKPyongyang wary of overseas labor dispatch | North Korea News  DailyNK
North Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests - Inquirer.netNorth Korea’s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests  Inquirer.net
Indo-Pacific Tensions Rise as China, Russia, and North Korea Expand Military Coordination - Odessa JournalIndo-Pacific Tensions Rise as China, Russia, and North Korea Expand Military Coordination  Odessa Journal
Trump Aide Rebuts Cha's North Korea Dialogue Push - ????Trump Aide Rebuts Cha's North Korea Dialogue Push  ????
North Korea behind two-thirds of global crypto stolen in H1: report - The Korea HeraldNorth Korea behind two-thirds of global crypto stolen in H1: report  The Korea Herald
Tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea - CNATourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea  CNA
North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile launch from new naval destroyer - Investing.comNorth Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile launch from new naval destroyer  Investing.com
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive - DW.comHow China keeps North Korea's economy alive  DW.com
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - ReutersNorth Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly  Reuters
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says  Reuters
‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties - Al Jazeera‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties  Al Jazeera
Trump cannot denuclearize NK, says Middle East expert - The Korea TimesTrump cannot denuclearize NK, says Middle East expert  The Korea Times
Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North - BBCJailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North  BBC
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul - NPRNorth Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul  NPR
Xi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands - Lowy InstituteXi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands  Lowy Institute
North Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media  Al Jazeera
North Korea behind two-thirds of crypto theft in H1 2026, report says - upi.comNorth Korea behind two-thirds of crypto theft in H1 2026, report says  upi.com
Papal North Korea visit hinges on Pyongyang, cardinal says - upi.comPapal North Korea visit hinges on Pyongyang, cardinal says  upi.com
Amid Rumors of a Visit by China’s Leader, North Korea Fires Close-Range Ballistic Missiles - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificAmid Rumors of a Visit by China’s Leader, North Korea Fires Close-Range Ballistic Missiles  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea Demands Nuclear-Armed State Recognition, Denuclearization Illusion - ????North Korea Demands Nuclear-Armed State Recognition, Denuclearization Illusion  ????
North Korea Rebuilds Anti-American Rhetoric and Education - 38 NorthNorth Korea Rebuilds Anti-American Rhetoric and Education  38 North
Xi says ready to deepen long-term ties with North Korea - Saudi GazetteXi says ready to deepen long-term ties with North Korea  Saudi Gazette
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch from North Korea’s new destroyer - The IndependentKim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launch from North Korea’s new destroyer  The Independent
North Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsNorth Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations
North Korea not ready for a female successor - East Asia ForumNorth Korea not ready for a female successor  East Asia Forum
Pyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula - BrookingsPyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula  Brookings
Xi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-North Korea ties - CNAXi says ready to work with Kim for 'stable' China-North Korea ties  CNA
The Decisive Theater: North Korea and the Problem of Simultaneous War - 19FortyFiveThe Decisive Theater: North Korea and the Problem of Simultaneous War  19FortyFive
China, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit - BrookingsChina, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit  Brookings
Pope Leo willing to visit N. Korea for peace on Korean Peninsula, Cardinal You says - The Korea TimesPope Leo willing to visit N. Korea for peace on Korean Peninsula, Cardinal You says  The Korea Times
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up - BBCXi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up  BBC
An escapee's view on America's 250th anniversary - upi.comAn escapee's view on America's 250th anniversary  upi.com
Exclusive | North Korea’s Uranium Enrichment Capacity Could Soon Expand by 75%, Analysis Says - WSJExclusive | North Korea’s Uranium Enrichment Capacity Could Soon Expand by 75%, Analysis Says  WSJ
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility  Al Jazeera
What Kim Jong Un Really Fears: Outside Information - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificWhat Kim Jong Un Really Fears: Outside Information  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea's Kim oversees weapons tests from new naval destroyer - nhk.or.jpNorth Korea's Kim oversees weapons tests from new naval destroyer  nhk.or.jp
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are here to stay - Lowy InstituteNorth Korea’s nuclear ambitions are here to stay  Lowy Institute
N. Korea's Kim inspects cruise missile launch from new destroyer - Japan Wire by Kyodo NewsN. Korea's Kim inspects cruise missile launch from new destroyer  Japan Wire by Kyodo News
(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests carried out by naval destroyer Kang Kon - Yonhap News Agency(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests carried out by naval destroyer Kang Kon  Yonhap News Agency
North Korea’s Constitutional Amendments Signal a Policy of Assurance Toward South Korea - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea’s Constitutional Amendments Signal a Policy of Assurance Toward South Korea  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
A wealthier North Korea widens Kim Jong-un’s options - East Asia ForumA wealthier North Korea widens Kim Jong-un’s options  East Asia Forum
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
Korea identifies FMD outbreak at farms in North Gyeongsang Province - The Korea TimesKorea identifies FMD outbreak at farms in North Gyeongsang Province  The Korea Times
North Korea in 2026: Will the US and South Korean push for talks succeed? - Chatham HouseNorth Korea in 2026: Will the US and South Korean push for talks succeed?  Chatham House
North Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media - The Straits TimesNorth Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media  The Straits Times
China's Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea - BBCChina's Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea  BBC
North Korea’s Response to the Israel-US Attacks on Iran - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea’s Response to the Israel-US Attacks on Iran  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces  Le Monde.fr