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 could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un - BBC
  1. North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un  BBC
  2. North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans  The Guardian
  3. After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter  Al Jazeera

‘This is India, not North Korea’: Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members - The Hindu‘This is India, not North Korea’: Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members  The Hindu
'This is not North Korea, it is India': Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi amid row over 'shirtless' protest - The Times of India'This is not North Korea, it is India': Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi amid row over 'shirtless' protest  The Times of India
'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members - Deccan Herald'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members  Deccan Herald
The US Failed to Capture a MiG-15. Then a North Korean Defector Delivered One - Military.comThe US Failed to Capture a MiG-15. Then a North Korean Defector Delivered One  Military.com
North Korea’s Kim Promises More Nuclear Weapons - Al Arabiya EnglishNorth Korea’s Kim Promises More Nuclear Weapons  Al Arabiya English
Fireblocks CEO says North Korea-linked job recruitment scam targeted LinkedIn profiles - CNBCFireblocks CEO says North Korea-linked job recruitment scam targeted LinkedIn profiles  CNBC
Kim Jon-Un's sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress - France 24Kim Jon-Un's sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress  France 24
Experts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine - Defense NewsExperts worry about nuclear quid pro quo in Russia-North Korea alliance against Ukraine  Defense News
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
British American Tobacco accused of helping North Korea fund terrorism in lawsuit - The GuardianBritish American Tobacco accused of helping North Korea fund terrorism in lawsuit  The Guardian
Living hell of North Korea’s ‘paradise on Earth’ scheme back in spotlight in Japan - The GuardianLiving hell of North Korea’s ‘paradise on Earth’ scheme back in spotlight in Japan  The Guardian
North Korea unveils image of Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae firing rifle - The HinduNorth Korea unveils image of Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae firing rifle  The Hindu
Succession games? North Korea releases photo of Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle - The Times of IndiaSuccession games? North Korea releases photo of Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle  The Times of India
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Takes Centre Stage Again, This Time Behind A Rifle - NDTVKim Jong Un's Daughter Takes Centre Stage Again, This Time Behind A Rifle  NDTV
North Korea leader's sister confirmed director of ruling party's general affairs dept - MorungExpressNorth Korea leader's sister confirmed director of ruling party's general affairs dept  MorungExpress
North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing rifle - The Japan TimesNorth Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing rifle  The Japan Times
Korean War | Dates, Countries, Summary, Map, Casualties, & Facts - BritannicaKorean War | Dates, Countries, Summary, Map, Casualties, & Facts  Britannica
6 Takeaways From North Korea’s 9th Party Congress - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine6 Takeaways From North Korea’s 9th Party Congress  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials - ReutersNorth Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials  Reuters
Expert Takes on North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress - 38 NorthExpert Takes on North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress  38 North
North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress - ABC NewsNorth Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress  ABC News
North Korean leader Kim signals conditional openness to US talks, rejects South Korea’s outreach - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korean leader Kim signals conditional openness to US talks, rejects South Korea’s outreach  Anadolu Ajansi
Is Kim Jong Un’s daughter North Korea’s next leader? New images of her behind rifle spark succession speculation - news24online.comIs Kim Jong Un’s daughter North Korea’s next leader? New images of her behind rifle spark succession speculation  news24online.com
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
U.S. and South Korea to have joint drills as tensions with North Korea escalate - The HinduU.S. and South Korea to have joint drills as tensions with North Korea escalate  The Hindu
North Korea | Facts, Map, & History - BritannicaNorth Korea | Facts, Map, & History  Britannica
North Korea’s Integration of AI Across Cyber, Economic, and Military Domains - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Integration of AI Across Cyber, Economic, and Military Domains  38 North
North Korea warns it could 'completely destroy' South if threatened | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahNorth Korea warns it could 'completely destroy' South if threatened | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah
Kim Jong Un at party congress builds a wall with South Korea - Asia TimesKim Jong Un at party congress builds a wall with South Korea  Asia Times
North Korea releases pic of Kim Jong-un's daughter firing rifle amid succession rumours | Kim Jong-Un, his daughter wore matching jackets | Inshorts - InshortsNorth Korea releases pic of Kim Jong-un's daughter firing rifle amid succession rumours | Kim Jong-Un, his daughter wore matching jackets | Inshorts  Inshorts
Dress for succession? Why ‘twin look’ of Kim Jong-un, daughter is sparking talk - South China Morning PostDress for succession? Why ‘twin look’ of Kim Jong-un, daughter is sparking talk  South China Morning Post
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and daughter take centre stage at military parade - Financial TimesNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un and daughter take centre stage at military parade  Financial Times
Kim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks - Euronews.comKim Jong-un vows no ties with Seoul but leaves door open to US talks  Euronews.com
North Korea could ‘get on well' with U.S., Kim says, while spurning South Korea - The Japan TimesNorth Korea could ‘get on well' with U.S., Kim says, while spurning South Korea  The Japan Times
A cold new dawn: Pyongyang fast-tracks Kim Jong Uns teenage daughter to command the worlds most isolated army - Zee NewsA cold new dawn: Pyongyang fast-tracks Kim Jong Uns teenage daughter to command the worlds most isolated army  Zee News
Kim Jong Un Pledges Nuclear Expansion as North Korea Congress Ends - Modern DiplomacyKim Jong Un Pledges Nuclear Expansion as North Korea Congress Ends  Modern Diplomacy
Revisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests - 38 NorthRevisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests  38 North
Quick Take: Initial Assessment of Key Personnel Changes in North Korea’s 9th Party Congress - 38 NorthQuick Take: Initial Assessment of Key Personnel Changes in North Korea’s 9th Party Congress  38 North
North Korea: Kim Jong Un re-appointed as general secretary at party congress - BBCNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un re-appointed as general secretary at party congress  BBC
U.S. reaffirms openness to talks with North Korea, Seoul says - upi.comU.S. reaffirms openness to talks with North Korea, Seoul says  upi.com
North Korea Releases Unprecedented Solo Rifle Photo of Kim Ju-ae - ????North Korea Releases Unprecedented Solo Rifle Photo of Kim Ju-ae  ????
History of South Korea - Relations with the North - BritannicaHistory of South Korea - Relations with the North  Britannica
North Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification - BritannicaNorth Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification  Britannica
North Korea's Kim uses party congress to consolidate his long-term grip on power: Seoul - MorungExpressNorth Korea's Kim uses party congress to consolidate his long-term grip on power: Seoul  MorungExpress
North Korea open to improved ties if US recognises its Nuclear status:Kim Jong Un - Daily ExcelsiorNorth Korea open to improved ties if US recognises its Nuclear status:Kim Jong Un  Daily Excelsior
White House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says - ReutersWhite House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says  Reuters
What North Korea’s mysterious party congress reveals - The EconomistWhat North Korea’s mysterious party congress reveals  The Economist
North Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude - DW.comNorth Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude  DW.com
North Korea’s long holiday weekend sparks consumer spending surge - DailyNKNorth Korea’s long holiday weekend sparks consumer spending surge  DailyNK
US says it’s open to talks with North Korea, responding to Party Congress - NK NewsUS says it’s open to talks with North Korea, responding to Party Congress  NK News
Kim Jong Un leaves door open to talks if US accepts North Korea’s nuclear status - NK NewsKim Jong Un leaves door open to talks if US accepts North Korea’s nuclear status  NK News
Will Kim Jong-un’s ‘most beloved’ child become North Korea’s next leader? - The Irish TimesWill Kim Jong-un’s ‘most beloved’ child become North Korea’s next leader?  The Irish Times
North Korea Codifies Nuclear Statehood and Hostile ‘Two-State’ Relations at 9th Party Congress - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNorth Korea Codifies Nuclear Statehood and Hostile ‘Two-State’ Relations at 9th Party Congress  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea: Ruling party reelects Kim as general secretary - DW.comNorth Korea: Ruling party reelects Kim as general secretary  DW.com
North Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsNorth Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations
North Korea leader Kim's daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows - ReutersNorth Korea leader Kim's daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows  Reuters
South Korean President Lee reaffirms commitment to improve t - Eastern MirrorSouth Korean President Lee reaffirms commitment to improve t  Eastern Mirror
'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams Modi over action against Youth Congress members - The Economic Times'This is India, not North Korea': Rahul slams Modi over action against Youth Congress members  The Economic Times
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
US says ready for talks with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiUS says ready for talks with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
Kim says North Korea could ‘get along’ with US, rebuffs closer ties with Seoul - France 24Kim says North Korea could ‘get along’ with US, rebuffs closer ties with Seoul  France 24
Expert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans - NK NewsExpert roundup: What the Ninth Party Congress revealed about North Korea’s plans  NK News
Rahul Gandhi says India is not North Korea, slams PM over Youth Congress action - Telangana TodayRahul Gandhi says India is not North Korea, slams PM over Youth Congress action  Telangana Today
North Korea scales back its latest military parade - CNNNorth Korea scales back its latest military parade  CNN
North Korea’s ?Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats - The New York Times - The New York TimesNorth Korea’s ?Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats - The New York Times  The New York Times
North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade  Reuters
North Korea’s APT37 Expands Toolkit to Breach Air-Gapped Networks - Infosecurity MagazineNorth Korea’s APT37 Expands Toolkit to Breach Air-Gapped Networks  Infosecurity Magazine
Recap: Everything that happened at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress - NK NewsRecap: Everything that happened at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress  NK News
Kim Jong Un vows to strengthen nuclear program, watches military parade with daughter - CNNKim Jong Un vows to strengthen nuclear program, watches military parade with daughter  CNN
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘eternal confrontation’ without US dialogue - South China Morning PostNorth Korea’s Kim warns of ‘eternal confrontation’ without US dialogue  South China Morning Post
Roundtable: What we learned from North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress - NK NewsRoundtable: What we learned from North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress  NK News
Seoul to seek peace despite North Korea’s ‘hostility’ at Party Congress: Lee - NK NewsSeoul to seek peace despite North Korea’s ‘hostility’ at Party Congress: Lee  NK News
White House: the US Is Open to Dialogue With North Korea Without Preconditions, Yonhap Says - U.S. News & World ReportWhite House: the US Is Open to Dialogue With North Korea Without Preconditions, Yonhap Says  U.S. News & World Report
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledges to lift living standards at rare congress - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledges to lift living standards at rare congress  Al Jazeera
‘This Is India, Not North Korea’: Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi - Outlook India‘This Is India, Not North Korea’: Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi  Outlook India
North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US dialogue - AP NewsNorth Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US dialogue  AP News
North Korea Holds 9th Party Congress, Kim Further Consolidates Power – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewNorth Korea Holds 9th Party Congress, Kim Further Consolidates Power – Analysis  Eurasia Review
North Korea holds post-congress military parade with no weapons procession - NK NewsNorth Korea holds post-congress military parade with no weapons procession  NK News
Russia spent $166K to fly late envoy’s remains from North Korea, records suggest - NK NewsRussia spent $166K to fly late envoy’s remains from North Korea, records suggest  NK News
Why an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country - NK NewsWhy an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country  NK News
What the Ninth Party Congress Tells Us About Where North Korea Is Headed - Korea Economic Institute of AmericaWhat the Ninth Party Congress Tells Us About Where North Korea Is Headed  Korea Economic Institute of America
Kim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket - NBC NewsKim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket  NBC News
North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress - Winnipeg Free PressNorth Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress  Winnipeg Free Press
Kim’s daughter is a princess – but not necessarily crown princess - Asia TimesKim’s daughter is a princess – but not necessarily crown princess  Asia Times
Regional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan - NK NewsRegional development takes center stage in North Korea’s new economic plan  NK News
Kim Jong Un warns North Korea could 'completely destroy' South if threatened - Sky NewsKim Jong Un warns North Korea could 'completely destroy' South if threatened  Sky News
China chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats - South China Morning PostChina chase Women’s Asian Cup glory but Japan, Australia, North Korea are threats  South China Morning Post
North Korea releases rare photo of Kim’s daughter firing rifle - The TelegraphNorth Korea releases rare photo of Kim’s daughter firing rifle  The Telegraph
North Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea's Kim visits family mausoleum with newly elected party officials after congress  Korea JoongAng Daily
Why North Korea all but ignored Russia ties at the Ninth Party Congress - NK NewsWhy North Korea all but ignored Russia ties at the Ninth Party Congress  NK News
World Report 2026: North Korea - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2026: North Korea  Human Rights Watch
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
US, South Korea coordinate on North diplomacy - Daily TimesUS, South Korea coordinate on North diplomacy  Daily Times
North Korea holds military parade to mark ruling Workers’ Party Congress - South China Morning PostNorth Korea holds military parade to mark ruling Workers’ Party Congress  South China Morning Post
What to make of North Korea’s big plans from the Ninth Party Congress - NK NewsWhat to make of North Korea’s big plans from the Ninth Party Congress  NK News
South Korea says civilians sent drones to North Korea four times, harming ties - The Japan TimesSouth Korea says civilians sent drones to North Korea four times, harming ties  The Japan Times
What we didn’t see at the Party Congress, from Kim Jong Un’s child to nuke power - NK NewsWhat we didn’t see at the Party Congress, from Kim Jong Un’s child to nuke power  NK News
North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress - livingstonenterprise.netNorth Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress  livingstonenterprise.net
North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea  Al Jazeera
Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens - NBC NewsKim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens  NBC News
North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress - The SpecNorth Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress  The Spec