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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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
North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans - The GuardianNorth Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans  The Guardian
‘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
US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate - Arab NewsUS and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate  Arab News
Russian scholar detained in Latvia minutes before lecture on North Korea - The IndependentRussian scholar detained in Latvia minutes before lecture on North Korea  The Independent
Kim Jong Un's Sister Kim Yo Jong Promoted As Kim Family Tightens Power Grip - NDTVKim Jong Un's Sister Kim Yo Jong Promoted As Kim Family Tightens Power Grip  NDTV
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
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U.S. Open to Talks: A Path to Peace with North Korea? - DevdiscourseU.S. Open to Talks: A Path to Peace with North Korea?  Devdiscourse
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
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role - ReutersNorth Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role  Reuters
North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy - Al JazeeraNorth Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy  Al Jazeera
Korean War | Dates, Countries, Summary, Map, Casualties, & Facts - BritannicaKorean War | Dates, Countries, Summary, Map, Casualties, & Facts  Britannica
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 Korean leader Kim Jong Un claims country could destroy South Korea if its security threatened - News On AIRNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un claims country could destroy South Korea if its security threatened  News On AIR
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’s Kim Uses Party Congress To Consolidate His Long-Term Grip On Power: Seoul - Ommcom NewsNorth Korea’s Kim Uses Party Congress To Consolidate His Long-Term Grip On Power: Seoul  Ommcom 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
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
North Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power - Moneycontrol.comNorth Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power  Moneycontrol.com
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
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
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
South Korean President expresses his commitment to continue efforts to normalise relations with North Korea - News On AIRSouth Korean President expresses his commitment to continue efforts to normalise relations with North Korea  News On AIR
Revisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests - 38 NorthRevisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests  38 North
North Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade - BritannicaNorth Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade  Britannica
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
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
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
North Korea and US could ‘get along’ if Washington respects Pyongyang’s nuclear programme, says Kim Jong Un - The Indian ExpressNorth Korea and US could ‘get along’ if Washington respects Pyongyang’s nuclear programme, says Kim Jong Un  The Indian Express
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
North Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power - The Economic TimesNorth Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power  The Economic Times
White House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says By Reuters - Investing.comWhite House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says By Reuters  Investing.com
North Korea’s ?Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats - The New York TimesNorth Korea’s ?Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats  The New York Times
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
North Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsNorth Korea Crisis | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations
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
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
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 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
North Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude - DW.comNorth Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude  DW.com
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
North Korea Flexes Military Muscle; Kim Jong Un Oversees Parade, Boasts Of Nuke Power - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea Flexes Military Muscle; Kim Jong Un Oversees Parade, Boasts Of Nuke Power  The Times of India
North Korea’s long holiday weekend sparks consumer spending surge - DailyNKNorth Korea’s long holiday weekend sparks consumer spending surge  DailyNK
North Korea's Kim says relations with US depend on US attitude - The Korea TimesNorth Korea's Kim says relations with US depend on US attitude  The Korea Times
Kim Jong Un Announces Nuclear Expansion, Says US Must Accept North Korea's Reality - NDTV ProfitKim Jong Un Announces Nuclear Expansion, Says US Must Accept North Korea's Reality  NDTV Profit
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
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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
Kim Jong Un Vows to Expand North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal - StratNews GlobalKim Jong Un Vows to Expand North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal  StratNews Global
Heir ‘too’ apparent: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seen twinning with daughter, fuels succession rumours - The StatesmanHeir ‘too’ apparent: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un seen twinning with daughter, fuels succession rumours  The Statesman
What North Korea’s mysterious party congress reveals - The EconomistWhat North Korea’s mysterious party congress reveals  The Economist
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
South Korean President Lee reaffirms commitment to improve t - Eastern MirrorSouth Korean President Lee reaffirms commitment to improve t  Eastern Mirror
North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened - Nagaland PostNorth Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened  Nagaland Post
'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
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
US says ready for talks with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiUS says ready for talks with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
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's Kim uses party congress to consolidate his long-term grip on power: Seoul - thehawk.inNorth Korea's Kim uses party congress to consolidate his long-term grip on power: Seoul  thehawk.in
North Korea’s Kim Vows to Build More Nukes, But Opens Door to US - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea’s Kim Vows to Build More Nukes, But Opens Door to US  Bloomberg.com
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
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
Kim Jong Un Is ‘Greatest Person in the World,’ Says North Korea - WSJKim Jong Un Is ‘Greatest Person in the World,’ Says North Korea  WSJ
North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US - RFINorth Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US  RFI
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
Can North Korea and the US 'get along' again? Kim says it's possible, but only if Trump recognised Pyongyang as nuclear state - WIONCan North Korea and the US 'get along' again? Kim says it's possible, but only if Trump recognised Pyongyang as nuclear state  WION
April NK-US summit looms as both sides signal openness - The Korea TimesApril NK-US summit looms as both sides signal openness  The Korea 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
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
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 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
N. Korea's Kim says willing to get along with US if Washington drops hostile policy - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim says willing to get along with US if Washington drops hostile policy  The Korea Times
Kim's dual-track strategy - The Korea TimesKim's dual-track strategy  The Korea Times
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 vows more nuclear weapons but opens door for US talks - Business StandardNorth Korea's Kim vows more nuclear weapons but opens door for US talks  Business Standard
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
US, South Korea coordinate on North diplomacy - Daily TimesUS, South Korea coordinate on North diplomacy  Daily Times
North Korea’s Party Congress continues meetings on next five-year plan - NK NewsNorth Korea’s Party Congress continues meetings on next five-year plan  NK News
Anti-satellite weapons, AI tech headline North Korea’s new military wish list - NK NewsAnti-satellite weapons, AI tech headline North Korea’s new military wish list  NK News
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
‘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
Kim Jong Un attends nighttime military parade in North Korea - The Lufkin Daily NewsKim Jong Un attends nighttime military parade in North Korea  The Lufkin Daily News
‘This is India, not North Korea’: Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members - ThePrint‘This is India, not North Korea’: Rahul slams PM over action against Youth Congress members  ThePrint
N. Korea eyes Russia’s industrial market - DailyNKN. Korea eyes Russia’s industrial market  DailyNK
Russian Scholar of North Korea Says He Was Detained and Expelled From Latvia - The Moscow TimesRussian Scholar of North Korea Says He Was Detained and Expelled From Latvia  The Moscow Times
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 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
South Korea's Envoy: U.S. Open to Unconditional Dialogue with North Korea - ????South Korea's Envoy: U.S. Open to Unconditional Dialogue with North Korea  ????
Korea Times reporter flips through Kim Jong-un-centric pages from N. Korea - The Korea TimesKorea Times reporter flips through Kim Jong-un-centric pages from N. Korea  The Korea Times
Kim Jong-un Labels South Korea 'Complete Hostile State' - ????Kim Jong-un Labels South Korea 'Complete Hostile State'  ????
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
A Year On, Two North Korean POWs in Ukraine Fear Forced Return - Human Rights WatchA Year On, Two North Korean POWs in Ukraine Fear Forced Return  Human Rights Watch
North Korea Looking To Replicate Youth Success At Women's Asian Cup - Barron'sNorth Korea Looking To Replicate Youth Success At Women's Asian Cup  Barron's
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North Korea Leader Shows Likely Successor at Military Parade - NewsweekNorth Korea Leader Shows Likely Successor at Military Parade  Newsweek
North Korea holds parade for "Kursk veterans" who fought against Ukraine - ?????????? ??????North Korea holds parade for "Kursk veterans" who fought against Ukraine  ?????????? ??????
Trump remains open to talks with North Korean leader: White House - ????Trump remains open to talks with North Korean leader: White House  ????
North Korea’s Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade - ????North Korea’s Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade  ????