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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US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison - Al JazeeraUS walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison  Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war - The HinduZelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war  The Hindu
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Concerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea - The Japan TimesConcerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea  The Japan Times
North Korea rejects denuclearization as Ukraine warns of troops | World News - Hindustan TimesNorth Korea rejects denuclearization as Ukraine warns of troops | World News  Hindustan Times
Coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa perk up North Korea’s substitute economy - Asia News NetworkCoffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa perk up North Korea’s substitute economy  Asia News Network
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Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearization - Arab NewsTop North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearization  Arab News
Russia, North Korea near completion of first road bridge linking the two nations - FirstpostRussia, North Korea near completion of first road bridge linking the two nations  Firstpost
Kim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War - NK NewsKim leads ‘V-Day’ events as North Korea highlights Chinese help in Korean War  NK News
North Korea rejects ASEAN Regional Forum's denuclearization call as 'foolish attempt' - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea rejects ASEAN Regional Forum's denuclearization call as 'foolish attempt'  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea’s ‘Victory Day’ takes place with Kim Jong Un’s power transformed - Chatham HouseNorth Korea’s ‘Victory Day’ takes place with Kim Jong Un’s power transformed  Chatham House
North Korea’s missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends - Asia TimesNorth Korea’s missile pipeline to Russia paying strategic dividends  Asia Times
Photos Show North And South Korea Still Divided 73 Years After Armistice - ETV BharatPhotos Show North And South Korea Still Divided 73 Years After Armistice  ETV Bharat
North Korea’s Nuclear Trajectory: Lessons From Previous Nuclear Powers - Madras CourierNorth Korea’s Nuclear Trajectory: Lessons From Previous Nuclear Powers  Madras Courier
New road bridge between Russia and North Korea could make military shipments harder to track, analysts say - theins.pressNew road bridge between Russia and North Korea could make military shipments harder to track, analysts say  theins.press
Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy - The Japan TimesRussia wants 30,000 more North Korean troops for Ukraine war: Zelenskyy  The Japan Times
N. Korea's exports hit 8-year high in 2025: data - upi.comN. Korea's exports hit 8-year high in 2025: data  upi.com
Rival Koreas race to build nuclear-powered submarines - Financial TimesRival Koreas race to build nuclear-powered submarines  Financial Times
While Iran reels from aerial attacks, North Korea sits safe in its nuclear fortress - Washington TimesWhile Iran reels from aerial attacks, North Korea sits safe in its nuclear fortress  Washington Times
North Korea’s trade rebounds as reliance on China reaches near-record high - NK NewsNorth Korea’s trade rebounds as reliance on China reaches near-record high  NK News
Russia, North Korea review bilateral cooperation in Moscow talks - Anadolu AjansiRussia, North Korea review bilateral cooperation in Moscow talks  Anadolu Ajansi
US seeks UN blacklist for 7 vessels tied to sanctioned North Korea trade - NK NewsUS seeks UN blacklist for 7 vessels tied to sanctioned North Korea trade  NK News
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side - InternazionaleNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side  Internazionale
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America alone at UN: France brands the U.S. an outcast alongside North Korea - EUaliveAmerica alone at UN: France brands the U.S. an outcast alongside North Korea  EUalive
Behind Kim’s nuclear navy and AI lies Beijing - ThinkChinaBehind Kim’s nuclear navy and AI lies Beijing  ThinkChina
Kim Jong Un Appears With Daughter at North Korea War Anniversary | Videos - Hindustan TimesKim Jong Un Appears With Daughter at North Korea War Anniversary | Videos  Hindustan Times
North Korea Rejects Denuclearization as Ukraine Warns of Troops - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Rejects Denuclearization as Ukraine Warns of Troops  Bloomberg.com
Ukraine President Zelensky: Putin on verge of getting 30K North Korean Troops - CNNUkraine President Zelensky: Putin on verge of getting 30K North Korean Troops  CNN
North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side  Reuters
North Korea's Kim visits Korean, Chinese war cemeteries - upi.comNorth Korea's Kim visits Korean, Chinese war cemeteries  upi.com
South Korea monitors reported plans for fresh North Korean troop deployment to Russia - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea monitors reported plans for fresh North Korean troop deployment to Russia  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Upgrading His Spy Network - WSJNorth Korea’s Kim Jong Un Is Upgrading His Spy Network  WSJ
Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korea troops: Zelensky - The Daily StarRussia seeks 30,000 extra North Korea troops: Zelensky  The Daily Star
N. Korea marks 73rd armistice anniversary with ceremonial parade - The Korea TimesN. Korea marks 73rd armistice anniversary with ceremonial parade  The Korea Times
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
South Korea tracks reports of 30,000 more North Korean troops for Russia - Türkiye TodaySouth Korea tracks reports of 30,000 more North Korean troops for Russia  Türkiye Today
North Korean defector aid group hit by slew of cyberattacks, lawmaker says - NK NewsNorth Korean defector aid group hit by slew of cyberattacks, lawmaker says  NK News
Opinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality - South China Morning PostOpinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality  South China Morning Post
North installs screens around inter-Korean border building for apparent renovation work - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth installs screens around inter-Korean border building for apparent renovation work  Korea JoongAng Daily
Breaking Down the Ending of Agent Kim Reactivated - Time MagazineBreaking Down the Ending of Agent Kim Reactivated  Time Magazine
Russia and North Korea have almost completed the first road bridge between the countries - ???? ????Russia and North Korea have almost completed the first road bridge between the countries  ???? ????
US walks out of UN after France criticizes human rights votes - USA TodayUS walks out of UN after France criticizes human rights votes  USA Today
North Korea rejects ASEAN forum's denuclearisation call as 'foolish attempt' - TRT WorldNorth Korea rejects ASEAN forum's denuclearisation call as 'foolish attempt'  TRT World
North Korea rejects ASEAN denuclearization call as ‘foolish attempt’ - Türkiye TodayNorth Korea rejects ASEAN denuclearization call as ‘foolish attempt’  Türkiye Today
Why North Korea Is Building Toward 300-500 Nuclear Warheads - RealClearDefenseWhy North Korea Is Building Toward 300-500 Nuclear Warheads  RealClearDefense
How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea - NK NewsHow South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea  NK News
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea - 38 NorthMore Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea  38 North
What North Korea’s ‘rare rebuke’ means for its Asean ties - South China Morning PostWhat North Korea’s ‘rare rebuke’ means for its Asean ties  South China Morning Post
Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation - The Korea HeraldTop North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation  The Korea Herald
Kim Jong Un's sister blasts ASEAN for urging North Korea denuclearisation - CNAKim Jong Un's sister blasts ASEAN for urging North Korea denuclearisation  CNA
Kim Jong-un puts daughter Ju-ae center stage at Korean War armistice parade - Korea JoongAng DailyKim Jong-un puts daughter Ju-ae center stage at Korean War armistice parade  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Rejects ASEAN Regional Forum's Denuclearization Call as 'Foolish Attempt' - ?????North Korea Rejects ASEAN Regional Forum's Denuclearization Call as 'Foolish Attempt'  ?????
North Korea curbs cheap overseas labor dispatch - DailyNKNorth Korea curbs cheap overseas labor dispatch  DailyNK
Kim Jong-un's sister criticizes ARF's call for North Korea's denuclearization - Korea JoongAng DailyKim Jong-un's sister criticizes ARF's call for North Korea's denuclearization  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea rejects ASEAN call for denuclearization - upi.comNorth Korea rejects ASEAN call for denuclearization  upi.com
U.S.-North Korea Relations: Stalled Diplomacy And Rising Tensions – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewU.S.-North Korea Relations: Stalled Diplomacy And Rising Tensions – Analysis  Eurasia Review
Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion - Legis1Trump Administration Pursues North Korea Talks Amid Nuclear Expansion  Legis1
What 30,000 North Korean troops could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine - NK NewsWhat 30,000 North Korean troops could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine  NK News
New Russia-North Korea Bridge Raises Fear of Secret Military Corridor - Kyiv PostNew Russia-North Korea Bridge Raises Fear of Secret Military Corridor  Kyiv Post
Russia preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia preparing to receive additional North Korean troops, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns - NK NewsRussia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns  NK News
U.S. removes sanctions on 84 targets in 'modernization' effort - Korea JoongAng DailyU.S. removes sanctions on 84 targets in 'modernization' effort  Korea JoongAng Daily
Russia and North Korea may use the new bridge for military transport — The Guardian - UA.NEWSRussia and North Korea may use the new bridge for military transport — The Guardian  UA.NEWS
North Korea says nuclear capability will be updated steadily, KCNA says - TradingViewNorth Korea says nuclear capability will be updated steadily, KCNA says  TradingView
Why a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea - South China Morning PostWhy a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea  South China Morning Post
North Korea cracks down on youths using South Korean-style word for dad - DailyNKNorth Korea cracks down on youths using South Korean-style word for dad  DailyNK
North Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto - CoinDeskNorth Korea arrests hackers accused of laundering stolen funds from country's bank via crypto  CoinDesk
Russia wants 30,000 more troops from North Korea, Zelenskyy says - politico.euRussia wants 30,000 more troops from North Korea, Zelenskyy says  politico.eu
Korean Armistice endures as collective defense achievement, regional security foundation - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMKorean Armistice endures as collective defense achievement, regional security foundation  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
North Korea Commemorates Armistice with Korean War-Themed March - ????North Korea Commemorates Armistice with Korean War-Themed March  ????
‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today? - Al Jazeera‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?  Al Jazeera
Russia and North Korea finalize first cross-border road bridge to boost military supply lines - The New Voice of UkraineRussia and North Korea finalize first cross-border road bridge to boost military supply lines  The New Voice of Ukraine
US removes sanctions on 84 targets, including North Korean firm, in 'modernization' effort - The Korea HeraldUS removes sanctions on 84 targets, including North Korean firm, in 'modernization' effort  The Korea Herald
North Korea's Firm Nuclear Stance Challenges Global Diplomacy - DevdiscourseNorth Korea's Firm Nuclear Stance Challenges Global Diplomacy  Devdiscourse
Dealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington - East Asia ForumDealing with North Korea cannot wait for a distracted Washington  East Asia Forum
North and South Korea mark 73rd anniversary of Korean War armistice - Türkiye TodayNorth and South Korea mark 73rd anniversary of Korean War armistice  Türkiye Today
Zelenskyy steps up diplomatic offensive against Iran and North Korea - EUaliveZelenskyy steps up diplomatic offensive against Iran and North Korea  EUalive
N. Korea's Kim visits war cemeteries on Korean War armistice anniversary - The Korea TimesN. Korea's Kim visits war cemeteries on Korean War armistice anniversary  The Korea Times
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi  Al Jazeera
Zelenskyy Raises Alarm Over Iran and North Korea’s Role in War - Caspian PostZelenskyy Raises Alarm Over Iran and North Korea’s Role in War  Caspian Post
N. Korean leader's sister rebuffs ARF denuclearization call, vows to update nuclear arsenal 'steadily' - The Korea TimesN. Korean leader's sister rebuffs ARF denuclearization call, vows to update nuclear arsenal 'steadily'  The Korea Times
South Korea monitors North Korea Russia military cooperation after Zelensky allegation - ????. ?????? ???????.South Korea monitors North Korea Russia military cooperation after Zelensky allegation  ????. ?????? ???????.
Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue - The Korea TimesLee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue  The Korea Times
Russia requests 30,000 more North Korean soldiers for Ukraine war - The Jerusalem PostRussia requests 30,000 more North Korean soldiers for Ukraine war  The Jerusalem Post
South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor - The Japan TimesSouth Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor  The Japan Times
North Korea’s coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa - Inquirer.netNorth Korea’s coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa  Inquirer.net
Russia may accept 20,000 more North Korean troops to deploy in Ukraine - nhk.or.jpRussia may accept 20,000 more North Korean troops to deploy in Ukraine  nhk.or.jp
N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work - The Korea TimesN. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work  The Korea Times
North Korea Escalates Ballistic Missile Deliveries to Russia as Productive Capacity Expands Rapidly - Military Watch MagazineNorth Korea Escalates Ballistic Missile Deliveries to Russia as Productive Capacity Expands Rapidly  Military Watch Magazine
Commemorative plaque honoring N. Korean troops fighting Ukraine unveiled in Russia - The Korea TimesCommemorative plaque honoring N. Korean troops fighting Ukraine unveiled in Russia  The Korea Times
From Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea - orfonline.orgFrom Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea  orfonline.org
North Korea and China: What drives their “unbreakable friendship”? - ??????North Korea and China: What drives their “unbreakable friendship”?  ??????
North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia. Here’s What That Might Mean. - The National InterestNorth Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia. Here’s What That Might Mean.  The National Interest
Why North Korea will keep backing Russia in the Ukraine war - The Straits TimesWhy North Korea will keep backing Russia in the Ukraine war  The Straits Times
North Korea’s Expanding Production of Uranium and Conventional Missiles - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Expanding Production of Uranium and Conventional Missiles  38 North
School for North Korean defectors gets a new lease on life in Seoul - NK NewsSchool for North Korean defectors gets a new lease on life in Seoul  NK News