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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Opinion | The North Korea Lesson for Iran - WSJOpinion | The North Korea Lesson for Iran  WSJ
North Korea's DIRECT ENTRY Into Iran War? HUGE REVEAL On Kim's 'Secret Hand' Behind US Base Attack - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea's DIRECT ENTRY Into Iran War? HUGE REVEAL On Kim's 'Secret Hand' Behind US Base Attack  The Times of India
Video | North Korea Operatives Hack US Software - NDTVVideo | North Korea Operatives Hack US Software  NDTV
‘Iran using North Korean weapons against US, Israel’: Reports say ‘North Korea sells, Iran pays in cash, oil’ - The Statesman‘Iran using North Korean weapons against US, Israel’: Reports say ‘North Korea sells, Iran pays in cash, oil’  The Statesman
North Korea Reportedly Razes Towns Near Key Space Test Site - MintNorth Korea Reportedly Razes Towns Near Key Space Test Site  Mint
Elliptic flags $285 million Drift exploit as a likely North Korea-linked operation - CoinDeskElliptic flags $285 million Drift exploit as a likely North Korea-linked operation  CoinDesk
A New Rocket Motor Further Muddles North Korea’s Solid-Propellant ICBM Outlook - 38 NorthA New Rocket Motor Further Muddles North Korea’s Solid-Propellant ICBM Outlook  38 North
'We Are Ready to Speak': Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit - Decrypt'We Are Ready to Speak': Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit  Decrypt
Puppies, Kitten, Power: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Steals Spotlight At Pet Shop - NDTVPuppies, Kitten, Power: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Steals Spotlight At Pet Shop  NDTV
N Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader - Al JazeeraN Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader  Al Jazeera
North Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks - Arms Control AssociationNorth Korea Seeks Nuclear Recognition for U.S. Talks  Arms Control Association
North Korea not ready for a female successor - eastasiaforum.orgNorth Korea not ready for a female successor  eastasiaforum.org
North Korea: Iran, Nuclear Issues, and the Succession of Power. An Interview with Rachel Minyoung Lee - Geopolitica.infoNorth Korea: Iran, Nuclear Issues, and the Succession of Power. An Interview with Rachel Minyoung Lee  Geopolitica.info
?? North Korea Hackers Are Back — Is Crypto at Risk? - Binance?? North Korea Hackers Are Back — Is Crypto at Risk?  Binance
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un - The HinduSouth Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un  The Hindu
A trip on the overnight express from Beijing to North Korea - EL PAÍS EnglishA trip on the overnight express from Beijing to North Korea  EL PAÍS English
North Korea Ramps Up Warship Building As New Destroyers Near Readiness - Bharat ShaktiNorth Korea Ramps Up Warship Building As New Destroyers Near Readiness  Bharat Shakti
'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers - WION'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers  WION
North Korean Hackers Attack Drift Protocol In USD 285 Million Heist | TRM Blog - TRM LabsNorth Korean Hackers Attack Drift Protocol In USD 285 Million Heist | TRM Blog  TRM Labs
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills - Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills  Al Jazeera
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills - The HinduNorth Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills  The Hindu
Villages Bordering Sohae Satellite Launching Station Razed - 38 NorthVillages Bordering Sohae Satellite Launching Station Razed  38 North
Visualizing the Inminban - 38 NorthVisualizing the Inminban  38 North
North Korea slams UN resolution on its human rights abuses as a ‘provocation’ - nknews.orgNorth Korea slams UN resolution on its human rights abuses as a ‘provocation’  nknews.org
North Korea’s Crypto Hacking Spree Raises Global Alarm Over Billions in Digital Theft - The420.inNorth Korea’s Crypto Hacking Spree Raises Global Alarm Over Billions in Digital Theft  The420.in
N. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress - The Korea TimesN. Korean ambassador briefs China's ruling party on results of party congress  The Korea Times
North Korea's Kim Jong Un doubles down on nuclear program - DW.comNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un doubles down on nuclear program  DW.com
Breaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineBreaking Down the Belarus-North Korea Summit  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea Suspected In Open Source Axios Supply Chain Breach - Open Source For YouNorth Korea Suspected In Open Source Axios Supply Chain Breach  Open Source For You
N. Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations  The Korea Times
North Korea threatens criminal punishment for diverting factory goods to informal markets - DailyNKNorth Korea threatens criminal punishment for diverting factory goods to informal markets  DailyNK
Axios supply chain attack attributed to North Korea, according to Google - techinformed.comAxios supply chain attack attributed to North Korea, according to Google  techinformed.com
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs  Le Monde.fr
ROK nonprofit says it seeks to hold an electric vehicle expo in North Korea - nknews.orgROK nonprofit says it seeks to hold an electric vehicle expo in North Korea  nknews.org
North Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills - The GuardianNorth Korea fires missiles into the sea as US and South Korea conduct military drills  The Guardian
How the Drift hack unfolded… “Contact with North Korea-linked individuals at conferences” - bloomingbitHow the Drift hack unfolded… “Contact with North Korea-linked individuals at conferences”  bloomingbit
Chinese electrosurgical device spotted at new North Korean hospital - nknews.orgChinese electrosurgical device spotted at new North Korean hospital  nknews.org
I knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer - FortuneI knew about North Korean hackers—they still tricked me and got into my computer  Fortune
N. Korea condemns UN human rights resolution on Pyongyang: KCNA - The Korea TimesN. Korea condemns UN human rights resolution on Pyongyang: KCNA  The Korea Times
North Korea hackers suspected of attack on widely used software tool - The Japan TimesNorth Korea hackers suspected of attack on widely used software tool  The Japan Times
Drift crypto platform confirms $280 million stolen in hack as researchers point finger at North Korea - The Record from Recorded Future NewsDrift crypto platform confirms $280 million stolen in hack as researchers point finger at North Korea  The Record from Recorded Future News
Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87 - nknews.orgLongtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87  nknews.org
North Korean hackers compromise major software used by thousands of companies - nknews.orgNorth Korean hackers compromise major software used by thousands of companies  nknews.org
N. Korea discusses implementation of parliamentary decisions at Cabinet committee meeting - The Korea TimesN. Korea discusses implementation of parliamentary decisions at Cabinet committee meeting  The Korea Times
Construction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage - nknews.orgConstruction to upgrade North Korea’s space launch complex enters new stage  nknews.org
US State Department offers big rewards for intel on North Korea’s shadow fleet - Tradewinds NewsUS State Department offers big rewards for intel on North Korea’s shadow fleet  Tradewinds News
Examining European Engagement With North Korea - 38 NorthExamining European Engagement With North Korea  38 North
Mojtaba Khamenei: North Korea voices support for Iran's new supreme leader amid West Asia tensions - The HinduMojtaba Khamenei: North Korea voices support for Iran's new supreme leader amid West Asia tensions  The Hindu
How North Korea Armed Iran’s Missile Forces Over Two Decades - Vision TimesHow North Korea Armed Iran’s Missile Forces Over Two Decades  Vision Times
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un says nuclear-armed status ‘irreversible’ - France 24North Korea’s Kim Jong-un says nuclear-armed status ‘irreversible’  France 24
North Korea shifts education costs onto the public with new funding law - DailyNKNorth Korea shifts education costs onto the public with new funding law  DailyNK
North Korea triples border enforcement as Kim Jong Un ideology campaign intensifies - DailyNKNorth Korea triples border enforcement as Kim Jong Un ideology campaign intensifies  DailyNK
How North Korean operatives get hired, and how HR can stop them - HR ExecutiveHow North Korean operatives get hired, and how HR can stop them  HR Executive
Addressing the Tactical Nukes Challenge in North Korea’s ‘Assumed Battles’ Scenario - Stimson CenterAddressing the Tactical Nukes Challenge in North Korea’s ‘Assumed Battles’ Scenario  Stimson Center
The Evangelical Roots of North Korea’s Kim Family - christianitytoday.comThe Evangelical Roots of North Korea’s Kim Family  christianitytoday.com
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead - nknews.orgNorth Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead  nknews.org
North Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project - techzine.euNorth Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project  techzine.eu
Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South - reuters.comKim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South  reuters.com
North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop - France 24North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop  France 24
North Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April - nknews.orgNorth Korea to bury soldiers from Ukraine war at new cemetery in mid-April  nknews.org
Google Attributes Axios npm Supply Chain Attack to North Korean Group UNC1069 - The Hacker NewsGoogle Attributes Axios npm Supply Chain Attack to North Korean Group UNC1069  The Hacker News
Assessing North Korea’s AI ambitions - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesAssessing North Korea’s AI ambitions  The International Institute for Strategic Studies
North Korea condemns UN human rights resolution on Pyongyang: KCNA - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea condemns UN human rights resolution on Pyongyang: KCNA  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt - CNNNorth Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt  CNN
North Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises - Al JazeeraNorth Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises  Al Jazeera
North Korea discusses implementation of parliamentary decisions at Cabinet committee meeting - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea discusses implementation of parliamentary decisions at Cabinet committee meeting  Korea JoongAng Daily
N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang  The Korea Times
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes - nknews.orgRussian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes  nknews.org
Kim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status - NPRKim vows to 'irreversibly' cement North Korea's nuclear status  NPR
North Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations  Korea JoongAng Daily
Trump slams Seoul over lack of support on Hormuz, citing US troops in Korea - nknews.orgTrump slams Seoul over lack of support on Hormuz, citing US troops in Korea  nknews.org
North Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability - CBCNorth Korea expands its nuclear arsenal after witnessing Iran’s vulnerability  CBC
Kim Yo Jong Condemns South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineKim Yo Jong Condemns South Korea-US Joint Military Exercises  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
S. Korea to move up deployment of Iron Dome-like interceptor against N. Korean threats to 2029 - The Korea TimesS. Korea to move up deployment of Iron Dome-like interceptor against N. Korean threats to 2029  The Korea Times
North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea amid US-South Korea military drills - Le Monde.frNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea amid US-South Korea military drills  Le Monde.fr
‘An Operational Success and a Huge Strategic Failure’ - The New York Times‘An Operational Success and a Huge Strategic Failure’  The New York Times
North Korea-linked hackers suspected in Axios open-source hijack, Google analysts say - nextgov.comNorth Korea-linked hackers suspected in Axios open-source hijack, Google analysts say  nextgov.com
North Korea–linked hackers drain $285M from Drift in sophisticated attack - Security AffairsNorth Korea–linked hackers drain $285M from Drift in sophisticated attack  Security Affairs
Humint (2026) Movie Ending Explained: Did Zo and Geon Finally Become Allies? - High On FilmsHumint (2026) Movie Ending Explained: Did Zo and Geon Finally Become Allies?  High On Films
Built by Pyongyang: The North Korean company behind Africa’s most iconic monuments - DailyNKBuilt by Pyongyang: The North Korean company behind Africa’s most iconic monuments  DailyNK
Head of Chinese economic group visiting North Korea to promote trade - nknews.orgHead of Chinese economic group visiting North Korea to promote trade  nknews.org
Satellite imagery reveals rapid progress on North Korea’s third 5,000-tonne destroyer - orissapost.comSatellite imagery reveals rapid progress on North Korea’s third 5,000-tonne destroyer  orissapost.com
How North Korea deploys forced labour in Russia - Australian Broadcasting CorporationHow North Korea deploys forced labour in Russia  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting U.S. mainland - NBC NewsNorth Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting U.S. mainland  NBC News
Kim Jong Un wins 99.9% in North Korea elections - CNNKim Jong Un wins 99.9% in North Korea elections  CNN
North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services - reuters.comNorth Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services  reuters.com
North Korea’s Rights Crisis, Not Just Missiles, Needs Global Attention - Human Rights WatchNorth Korea’s Rights Crisis, Not Just Missiles, Needs Global Attention  Human Rights Watch
Iran Risks Becoming 'Middle East's North Korea' as Military State Concerns Grow - ????Iran Risks Becoming 'Middle East's North Korea' as Military State Concerns Grow  ????
N. Korea denounces U.N. rights resolution as 'political provocation' - upi.comN. Korea denounces U.N. rights resolution as 'political provocation'  upi.com
Lukashenko’s North Korea-U.S. mediation could backfire on South Korea - Korea JoongAng DailyLukashenko’s North Korea-U.S. mediation could backfire on South Korea  Korea JoongAng Daily
Did Israel attack North Korea embassy? Fact-checking viral claim about missile strike amid Iran war | World News - Hindustan TimesDid Israel attack North Korea embassy? Fact-checking viral claim about missile strike amid Iran war | World News  Hindustan Times
Code red: North Korean hackers behind compromised Axios npm package - Cyber DailyCode red: North Korean hackers behind compromised Axios npm package  Cyber Daily
‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US - nknews.org‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US  nknews.org
Satellite images show NK building third destroyer at Nampo Shipyard - The Korea TimesSatellite images show NK building third destroyer at Nampo Shipyard  The Korea Times
GTIG: How Did North Korean Hackers Compromise Axios? - Cyber MagazineGTIG: How Did North Korean Hackers Compromise Axios?  Cyber Magazine
A North Korean girl who no longer exists - The Korea TimesA North Korean girl who no longer exists  The Korea Times
Could Iran become a giant North Korea? - Nikkei AsiaCould Iran become a giant North Korea?  Nikkei Asia
Backdooring of JavaScript Library Axios Tied to North Korea - GovInfoSecurityBackdooring of JavaScript Library Axios Tied to North Korea  GovInfoSecurity
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says - NBC NewsNorth Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says  NBC News
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts - CNNNorth Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts  CNN