Korea-North

Country Korea-North
Capital Pyongyang
Continent Asia
Currency North Korean won(KPW)
Languages Korean

Pyongyang

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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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Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline - BBCWhy Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline  BBC
South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea - The HinduSouth Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea  The Hindu
'To make enemies feel constant uneasiness & fear': North Korea leader Kim Jong Un observes major weapons - The Times of India
  1. 'To make enemies feel constant uneasiness & fear': North Korea leader Kim Jong Un observes major weapons  The Times of India
  2. North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training ‘drone warriors’  Al Jazeera
  3. North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests, KCNA reports  The Hindu

North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea - EuronewsNorth Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea  Euronews
North Korea Commissions Its Largest-Ever 5,000-Ton Destroyer Choe Hyon A Year After Failed Launch - Marine InsightNorth Korea Commissions Its Largest-Ever 5,000-Ton Destroyer Choe Hyon A Year After Failed Launch  Marine Insight
South Korea to train 500,000 drone operators amid North Korean threat - WIONSouth Korea to train 500,000 drone operators amid North Korean threat  WION
$1.5 billion-crypto connection: How North Korean heist ended in Iran's central bank - The Times of India$1.5 billion-crypto connection: How North Korean heist ended in Iran's central bank  The Times of India
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive - DW.comHow China keeps North Korea's economy alive  DW.com
North Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal - The GuardianNorth Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal  The Guardian
North Korean soldier crosses border into South Korea in suspected defection - Sky NewsNorth Korean soldier crosses border into South Korea in suspected defection  Sky News
North Korea as the main foe? - Defence24.comNorth Korea as the main foe?  Defence24.com
U.S., Japan and South Korea Strengthen Joint Efforts to Counter North Korea's Cyber Financing Networks - ibgnews.comU.S., Japan and South Korea Strengthen Joint Efforts to Counter North Korea's Cyber Financing Networks  ibgnews.com
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
North Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests - DW.comNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests  DW.com
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
Is this teenage girl North Korea’s next dictator? - Financial TimesIs this teenage girl North Korea’s next dictator?  Financial Times
Xi visits Pyongyang and China rehabilitates North Korea - Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)Xi visits Pyongyang and China rehabilitates North Korea  Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)
North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests to bolster firepower along border, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests to bolster firepower along border, KCNA says  Reuters
North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to 'dagger' - The HinduNorth Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to 'dagger'  The Hindu
North Korea commissions its largest ever war ship - CNNNorth Korea commissions its largest ever war ship  CNN
Kim Jong Un oversees weapons tests as South Korea ramps up drone force - India TodayKim Jong Un oversees weapons tests as South Korea ramps up drone force  India Today
South Korea to Train 500000 Drone Warriors Against North Korea - Modern DiplomacySouth Korea to Train 500000 Drone Warriors Against North Korea  Modern Diplomacy
Japan, U.S., S. Korea Discuss N. Korea's Cryptocurrency Theft - nippon.comJapan, U.S., S. Korea Discuss N. Korea's Cryptocurrency Theft  nippon.com
North Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy - Al JazeeraNorth Korea commissions warship as Kim eyes nuclear navy  Al Jazeera
North Korea Conducts Fresh Missile Test, Unveils New Weapons In Presence Of Kim Jong-Un - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea Conducts Fresh Missile Test, Unveils New Weapons In Presence Of Kim Jong-Un  The Times of India
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's Kim calls for 'destructive' military posture as South vows to boost drones - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNorth Korea's Kim calls for 'destructive' military posture as South vows to boost drones  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’ - The GuardianSouth Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’  The Guardian
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
Video. North Korean soldier crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea - EuronewsVideo. North Korean soldier crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea  Euronews
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship - CNNNorth Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship  CNN
North Korea tests new weapons; South Korea responds with massive drone warfare push - theweek.inNorth Korea tests new weapons; South Korea responds with massive drone warfare push  theweek.in
North Korea Goes Solar, Border Cities Shine Bright – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewNorth Korea Goes Solar, Border Cities Shine Bright – Analysis  Eurasia Review
North Korea tests upgraded artillery, missile systems as Kim vows stronger strike capability - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea tests upgraded artillery, missile systems as Kim vows stronger strike capability  Anadolu Ajansi
China Courts a More Confident North Korea - Korea Economic Institute of America -China Courts a More Confident North Korea  Korea Economic Institute of America -
South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea - ReutersSouth Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea  Reuters
North Korea Deploys Its First Destroyer, Vowing to Project Nuclear Power by Sea - The New York TimesNorth Korea Deploys Its First Destroyer, Vowing to Project Nuclear Power by Sea  The New York Times
North Korea received $25 million for Iran tunnel technology, former diplomat says - ????? ??????????North Korea received $25 million for Iran tunnel technology, former diplomat says  ????? ??????????
South Korea's Golden Generation Heartbreak at World Cup - ????South Korea's Golden Generation Heartbreak at World Cup  ????
North Korea Readies Beach Resort for More Tourists After Xi Trip - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Readies Beach Resort for More Tourists After Xi Trip  Bloomberg.com
North Korea’s Kim calls for stronger offensive military - Dhaka TribuneNorth Korea’s Kim calls for stronger offensive military  Dhaka Tribune
North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang? - Al JazeeraNorth Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?  Al Jazeera
South Korea to rapidly expand drone forces to counter North Korean threats - AzerNewsSouth Korea to rapidly expand drone forces to counter North Korean threats  AzerNews
South Korea to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea - AnewZSouth Korea to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea  AnewZ
Kim Pushes for Faster North Korean Defense Buildup With Russia’s Help - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesKim Pushes for Faster North Korean Defense Buildup With Russia’s Help  Foundation for Defense of Democracies
China and North Korea absorb lessons from Ukraine's evolving battlefield - Nikkei AsiaChina and North Korea absorb lessons from Ukraine's evolving battlefield  Nikkei Asia
North Korea Commissions First-in-class Destroyer Choe Hyon - USNI NewsNorth Korea Commissions First-in-class Destroyer Choe Hyon  USNI News
This North Korean embassy is in a really odd location - CNNThis North Korean embassy is in a really odd location  CNN
‘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
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
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 received $25 million for Iran tunnel technology, ex-diplomat says - ????? ??????????North Korea received $25 million for Iran tunnel technology, ex-diplomat says  ????? ??????????
North Korea Commissions First Guided-Missile Destroyer, Plans Cruiser - navalnews.comNorth Korea Commissions First Guided-Missile Destroyer, Plans Cruiser  navalnews.com
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - ReutersNorth Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly  Reuters
President Lee pledges to resolve NK abductee issue through dialogue - The Korea TimesPresident Lee pledges to resolve NK abductee issue through dialogue  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
Seoul plans complete overhaul of drone operations to combat North Korean threats - NK NewsSeoul plans complete overhaul of drone operations to combat North Korean threats  NK News
North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA - NK NewsNorth Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA  NK News
North Korea has announced that it has tested a modernised multiple launch rocket system and a ballistic missi - ????????North Korea has announced that it has tested a modernised multiple launch rocket system and a ballistic missi  ????????
North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service - AP NewsNorth Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service  AP News
North Korean soldier under investigation after crossing military demarcation line overnight - Asia News NetworkNorth Korean soldier under investigation after crossing military demarcation line overnight  Asia News Network
North Korea marks Russia treaty anniversary with lectures glorifying troops killed in Ukraine - DailyNKNorth Korea marks Russia treaty anniversary with lectures glorifying troops killed in Ukraine  DailyNK
North Korea lays out ambitious naval shipbuilding plan - Asian Military ReviewNorth Korea lays out ambitious naval shipbuilding plan  Asian Military Review
North Korea Commissions Its First Choe Hyon-class Destroyer as Kim Signals Naval Nuclearisation - quwa.orgNorth Korea Commissions Its First Choe Hyon-class Destroyer as Kim Signals Naval Nuclearisation  quwa.org
Kim Jong-un hails tests of arms that threaten Seoul - Taipei TimesKim Jong-un hails tests of arms that threaten Seoul  Taipei Times
North Korea’s border build-up opens a Seoul-UN Command rift - South China Morning PostNorth Korea’s border build-up opens a Seoul-UN Command rift  South China Morning Post
South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula - The Straits TimesSouth Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula  The Straits Times
Xi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands - Lowy InstituteXi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands  Lowy Institute
China, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit - BrookingsChina, North Korea, and the Xi-Kim summit  Brookings
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
Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea - NK NewsMoscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea  NK News
The North Korea Succession Issue - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificThe North Korea Succession Issue  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
South Korea bets on personal drones to shore up defensive capability - France 24South Korea bets on personal drones to shore up defensive capability  France 24
South Korea planning to expand its drone capabilities against North Korea - The Jerusalem PostSouth Korea planning to expand its drone capabilities against North Korea  The Jerusalem Post
Border cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar - Radio Free AsiaBorder cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar  Radio Free Asia
South Korea says North Korean soldier in custody after crossing border: Yonhap - The Standard (HK)South Korea says North Korean soldier in custody after crossing border: Yonhap  The Standard (HK)
Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line - The Japan TimesWhy China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line  The Japan Times
macOS.Gaslight: North Korea-Linked Malware That Tries to Gaslight the Analyst - Security AffairsmacOS.Gaslight: North Korea-Linked Malware That Tries to Gaslight the Analyst  Security Affairs
Rethinking Washington's North Korea Policy in a Changing Strategic Landscape - Asia SocietyRethinking Washington's North Korea Policy in a Changing Strategic Landscape  Asia Society
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities - The Japan TimesChina-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities  The Japan Times
Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles - DailyNKSoaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles  DailyNK
Russian companies court North Korea with fuel, fertilizer and construction bids - NK NewsRussian companies court North Korea with fuel, fertilizer and construction bids  NK News
‘Hana Korea' spotlights realistic journey of North Korean defector - The Korea Times‘Hana Korea' spotlights realistic journey of North Korean defector  The Korea Times
Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un - The New York TimesWhy Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un  The New York Times
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 abductions are ‘state-sponsored kidnapping,’ US ambassador says - NK NewsNorth Korea’s abductions are ‘state-sponsored kidnapping,’ US ambassador says  NK News
North Korea: Kim Jong-un calls for "deadly and destructive" military posture - Plataforma MediaNorth Korea: Kim Jong-un calls for "deadly and destructive" military posture  Plataforma Media
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit - Al JazeeraChina’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit  Al Jazeera
The 2026 FIFA North Korea-China World Cup Round of 32 tournaments has been completed. Countries that.. - ????The 2026 FIFA North Korea-China World Cup Round of 32 tournaments has been completed. Countries that..  ????
N. Korea's Kim observes tests of major weapons believed to target S. Korea - Japan Wire by Kyodo NewsN. Korea's Kim observes tests of major weapons believed to target S. Korea  Japan Wire by Kyodo News
This Day in History: June 25, 1950: North Korea invades South Korea, starting Korean War - Live 5 NewsThis Day in History: June 25, 1950: North Korea invades South Korea, starting Korean War  Live 5 News
North Korea will ‘never’ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say - The Japan TimesNorth Korea will ‘never’ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say  The Japan Times
South Korea to train 500,000 'drone warriors' in new military strategy - upi.comSouth Korea to train 500,000 'drone warriors' in new military strategy  upi.com
South Korea expands drone program and trains half a million operators to deter North Korea - mezha.netSouth Korea expands drone program and trains half a million operators to deter North Korea  mezha.net
North Korea tests weapons, South to expand drone force - metroindia.netNorth Korea tests weapons, South to expand drone force  metroindia.net
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons - NPRNorth Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons  NPR
A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea - The New York TimesA ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea  The New York Times
US imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea - NK NewsUS imposes new restrictions on export of medical devices to North Korea  NK News
Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea - AP NewsXi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea  AP News
Kim Jong Un inspects new weapons systems that threaten Seoul - upi.comKim Jong Un inspects new weapons systems that threaten Seoul  upi.com