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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Japan considering North Korea’s participation in 2026 Asian Games - SportstarJapan considering North Korea’s participation in 2026 Asian Games  Sportstar

North Korea Executes People for Watching Foreign Films, UN Report Reveals - Deccan HeraldNorth Korea Executes People for Watching Foreign Films, UN Report Reveals  Deccan Herald

North Korea’s bizarre word ban: From ice cream to hamburgers, Kim Jong Un’s language rules explained - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea’s bizarre word ban: From ice cream to hamburgers, Kim Jong Un’s language rules explained  The 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 bans the words ice cream, hamburger and karaoke | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea bans the words ice cream, hamburger and karaoke | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Exercises show Washington keeping alliances strong as Pacific adversaries bring new threats - CNNExercises show Washington keeping alliances strong as Pacific adversaries bring new threats  CNN

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CZ sounds alarm as ‘SEAL’ team uncovers 60 fake IT workers linked to North Korea - CointelegraphCZ sounds alarm as ‘SEAL’ team uncovers 60 fake IT workers linked to North Korea  Cointelegraph

Beijing and Moscow bless Kim Jong Un's heir apparent - Nikkei AsiaBeijing and Moscow bless Kim Jong Un's heir apparent  Nikkei Asia

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Bringing Western Information Into North Korea Through Official Channels - 38 NorthBringing Western Information Into North Korea Through Official Channels  38 North

China to send 19,000 tons of sugar to North Korea: Media Report - ChiniMandiChina to send 19,000 tons of sugar to North Korea: Media Report  ChiniMandi

UN: North Korea worst human rights violator - DWUN: North Korea worst human rights violator  DW

No more ‘ice cream’ in North Korea? All about Kim Jong Un’s shocking new crackdown - MintNo more ‘ice cream’ in North Korea? All about Kim Jong Un’s shocking new crackdown  Mint

U.S., South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise - The HinduU.S., South Korea and Japan open joint air and naval exercise  The Hindu

Street children return to North Korea as food prices soar - DailyNKStreet children return to North Korea as food prices soar  DailyNK

Russia may have supplied North with nuclear reactor, South's military says - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comRussia may have supplied North with nuclear reactor, South's military says  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

North Korea: ‘Lost Decade’ of Rights Abuses - Human Rights WatchNorth Korea: ‘Lost Decade’ of Rights Abuses  Human Rights Watch

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Lee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond - NK NewsLee says he will pursue engagement with North Korea even if it doesn’t respond  NK News

Russia Gives North Korea Nuclear Submarine Technology: Report - NewsweekRussia Gives North Korea Nuclear Submarine Technology: Report  Newsweek

Kim Ju Ae: North Korea’s next leader? - The WeekKim Ju Ae: North Korea’s next leader?  The Week

New Yalu River Bridge preparations accelerate after North Korea-China summit - DailyNKNew Yalu River Bridge preparations accelerate after North Korea-China summit  DailyNK

North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’ - Al JazeeraNorth Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’  Al Jazeera

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Games-Japan considering North Korea’s participation in 2026 Asian Games - ThePrintGames-Japan considering North Korea’s participation in 2026 Asian Games  ThePrint

Why Has North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Decided To Ban Words Like “Ice-Cream” & “Hamburgers”? - Curly TalesWhy Has North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Decided To Ban Words Like “Ice-Cream” & “Hamburgers”?  Curly Tales

Stephen Mercado: How Japan crafted secret weapons to counter North Korea - NK NewsStephen Mercado: How Japan crafted secret weapons to counter North Korea  NK News

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North Korea bans ‘hamburger’ and ‘ice-cream’: Why Kim Jong Un is renaming common foods and... - MoneycontrolNorth Korea bans ‘hamburger’ and ‘ice-cream’: Why Kim Jong Un is renaming common foods and...  Moneycontrol

North Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report - NK NewsNorth Korea has sent $10B in arms to Russia but gotten crumbs in return: Report  NK News

North Korean leader inspects new missile factory ahead of visit to China - NBC NewsNorth Korean leader inspects new missile factory ahead of visit to China  NBC News

South Korea's unification minister seeks 'peaceful two states' approach in inter-Korean relations - The Korea TimesSouth Korea's unification minister seeks 'peaceful two states' approach in inter-Korean relations  The Korea Times

US victims of October 7 attacks file a new lawsuit against Hamas, Syria, Iran and North Korea - CNNUS victims of October 7 attacks file a new lawsuit against Hamas, Syria, Iran and North Korea  CNN

'Relying on US for security, China for economy no longer viable': South Korean President Lee - Anadolu Ajansi'Relying on US for security, China for economy no longer viable': South Korean President Lee  Anadolu Ajansi

Lee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program - NK NewsLee endorses limited sanctions relief if North Korea halts nuclear program  NK News

Japan considering North Korea's participation at 2026 Asian Games - The Japan TimesJapan considering North Korea's participation at 2026 Asian Games  The Japan Times

Ice cream to hamburgers: Why these words may ‘crash land’ you in trouble in North Korea? - FirstpostIce cream to hamburgers: Why these words may ‘crash land’ you in trouble in North Korea?  Firstpost

North Korean Hackers Weaponize ChatGPT in AI-Driven Phishing Attack - eSecurity PlanetNorth Korean Hackers Weaponize ChatGPT in AI-Driven Phishing Attack  eSecurity Planet

North Korea - Engagement, South Korea, US - BritannicaNorth Korea - Engagement, South Korea, US  Britannica

CZ Warns of ‘Imposter Employees’ Threat from North Korea - ForkLogCZ Warns of ‘Imposter Employees’ Threat from North Korea  ForkLog

Russia Allegedly Supplies North Korea with Nuclear Submarine Technology - UNITED24 MediaRussia Allegedly Supplies North Korea with Nuclear Submarine Technology  UNITED24 Media

US, allies must step up efforts against North Korean hackers: Ex-US rear admiral - NK NewsUS, allies must step up efforts against North Korean hackers: Ex-US rear admiral  NK News

Russia suspected of supplying North Korea with key nuclear submarine technology - South China Morning PostRussia suspected of supplying North Korea with key nuclear submarine technology  South China Morning Post

Trump says he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim again - The HinduTrump says he wants to meet North Korea’s Kim again  The Hindu

North Korea bans English words like 'hamburger,' 'ice cream' - NewsBytesNorth Korea bans English words like 'hamburger,' 'ice cream'  NewsBytes

Seoul’s top diplomat presses China to help bring North Korea back to talks - NK NewsSeoul’s top diplomat presses China to help bring North Korea back to talks  NK News

Kim Jong Un's daughter and likely heir Kim Ju Ae joins him at China parade - NBC NewsKim Jong Un's daughter and likely heir Kim Ju Ae joins him at China parade  NBC News

North Korea: Serious violations of rights of persons with disabilities underscored - fidh.orgNorth Korea: Serious violations of rights of persons with disabilities underscored  fidh.org

South Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border - BBCSouth Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border  BBC

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Canada deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion at sea - NK NewsCanada deploys patrol aircraft to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion at sea  NK News

North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing with daughter to attend military parade - BBCNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing with daughter to attend military parade  BBC

Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war - NK NewsUkraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war  NK News

North Korea's early disclosure of Hwasong-20 ICBM apparently aimed at putting pressure on US - The Korea TimesNorth Korea's early disclosure of Hwasong-20 ICBM apparently aimed at putting pressure on US  The Korea Times

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Lee vows to continue measures intended to restore trust with North Korea - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comLee vows to continue measures intended to restore trust with North Korea  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

‘Never Forget’: ADL Files Oct. 7 Lawsuit Against Hamas, Iran, North Korea - Algemeiner.com‘Never Forget’: ADL Files Oct. 7 Lawsuit Against Hamas, Iran, North Korea  Algemeiner.com

Media: Russia may have delivered nuclear submarine reactor to North Korea - RBC-UkraineMedia: Russia may have delivered nuclear submarine reactor to North Korea  RBC-Ukraine

Russia might have transferred nuclear submarine reactors to North Korea for US strike capability - Euromaidan PressRussia might have transferred nuclear submarine reactors to North Korea for US strike capability  Euromaidan Press

Kim Seong-min, pioneer of radio broadcasts into North Korea, dies at 62 - NK NewsKim Seong-min, pioneer of radio broadcasts into North Korea, dies at 62  NK News

Currency chaos hits North Korea as yuan drops but prices stay high - DailyNKCurrency chaos hits North Korea as yuan drops but prices stay high  DailyNK

North Korea nuclear weapons status 'irreversible,' state says, as US-Japan-South Korea drills begin - ABC NewsNorth Korea nuclear weapons status 'irreversible,' state says, as US-Japan-South Korea drills begin  ABC News

New North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, serving up fried chicken and kimchi - NK NewsNew North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, serving up fried chicken and kimchi  NK News

Lee Jae-myung lays out his grand vision for ‘coexistence’ with North Korea - NK NewsLee Jae-myung lays out his grand vision for ‘coexistence’ with North Korea  NK News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles - NBC NewsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of new antiair missiles  NBC News

Seoul Investigating Russia's Involvement in Construction of Nuclear Submarines in the DPRK - ??????????Seoul Investigating Russia's Involvement in Construction of Nuclear Submarines in the DPRK  ??????????

North Korea is executing people for sharing foreign films and TV, U.N. says - NBC NewsNorth Korea is executing people for sharing foreign films and TV, U.N. says  NBC News

North Korea looks to send athletes to Japan for Asian Games - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comNorth Korea looks to send athletes to Japan for Asian Games  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Vladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine - BBCVladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine  BBC

Russian recruiter openly advertises 2K North Korean female workers for hire - NK NewsRussian recruiter openly advertises 2K North Korean female workers for hire  NK News

North Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAO - NK NewsNorth Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAO  NK News

North Korean Group Targets South With Military ID Deepfakes - Dark ReadingNorth Korean Group Targets South With Military ID Deepfakes  Dark Reading

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North Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong - NK NewsNorth Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong  NK News

Smuggled North Korean books, CDs seized, first since 2020 - The Korea HeraldSmuggled North Korean books, CDs seized, first since 2020  The Korea Herald

North Korea sells its own version of Buldak Spicy Ramen in China - koreajoongangdaily.joins.comNorth Korea sells its own version of Buldak Spicy Ramen in China  koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Seoul weighing whether to drop term ‘North Korean defector,’ citing stigma - NK NewsSeoul weighing whether to drop term ‘North Korean defector,’ citing stigma  NK News

North Korean operation uses ChatGPT to forge military IDs as part of cyberattack - The Record from Recorded Future NewsNorth Korean operation uses ChatGPT to forge military IDs as part of cyberattack  The Record from Recorded Future News

North Korea imitates Samyang's Buldak Ramen design - ????North Korea imitates Samyang's Buldak Ramen design  ????

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces - The HinduNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to further develop nuclear forces  The Hindu

South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea - Al JazeeraSouth Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea  Al Jazeera

North Korea’s bizarre word ban: From ice cream to hamburgers, Kim Jong Un’s language rules explained - MSNNorth Korea’s bizarre word ban: From ice cream to hamburgers, Kim Jong Un’s language rules explained  MSN

North Korea Seems Likely To Use Nuclear Weapons First - RealClearDefenseNorth Korea Seems Likely To Use Nuclear Weapons First  RealClearDefense

North Koreans speak about defecting at UW-Madison East Asian Studies event - The Daily CardinalNorth Koreans speak about defecting at UW-Madison East Asian Studies event  The Daily Cardinal

North Korea leader meets families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine - BBCNorth Korea leader meets families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine  BBC

Russia could have sent a nuclear reactor for a submarine to North Korea - ??????Russia could have sent a nuclear reactor for a submarine to North Korea  ??????

CZ Warns of Advanced North Korean Hackers Posing as Job Candidates to Infiltrate Crypto Companies - Yahoo FinanceCZ Warns of Advanced North Korean Hackers Posing as Job Candidates to Infiltrate Crypto Companies  Yahoo Finance

Blaming Russian for North Korean deaths, 100 days of Lee Jae-myung and drills - NK NewsBlaming Russian for North Korean deaths, 100 days of Lee Jae-myung and drills  NK News

PM Modi’s bhakts pour milk into ‘swachh’ Ganga water for his 75th birthday - National HeraldPM Modi’s bhakts pour milk into ‘swachh’ Ganga water for his 75th birthday  National Herald

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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

South Korea, US agree on 'ultimate' goal of denuclearization of Korean Peninsula - The Korea TimesSouth Korea, US agree on 'ultimate' goal of denuclearization of Korean Peninsula  The Korea Times

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