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 Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave - Al JazeeraNorth Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave  Al Jazeera
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - ReutersUS Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says  Reuters
Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources - The New York TimesJustice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources  The New York Times
U.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe - The HinduU.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe  The Hindu
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - CNARecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  CNA
Prabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim - The Jakarta PostPrabowo draws flak over Iran nuclear remarks, North Korea mediation claim  The Jakarta Post
Respect for North Korean sovereignty? - upi.comRespect for North Korean sovereignty?  upi.com
South Korea, US, nine other countries issue joint alert on North Korean IT workers - ETHRWorld.comSouth Korea, US, nine other countries issue joint alert on North Korean IT workers  ETHRWorld.com
Record Heatwave Spreads Across Korean Peninsula - StratNews GlobalRecord Heatwave Spreads Across Korean Peninsula  StratNews Global
Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal - Al JazeeraWestern allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenal  Al Jazeera
China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pledge closer ties as meeting enters second day - follow live - BBCChina's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pledge closer ties as meeting enters second day - follow live  BBC
Russia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route - The GuardianRussia and North Korea finalising first road crossing amid concerns it serves as Ukraine war supply route  The Guardian
China can no longer take North Korea for granted - East Asia ForumChina can no longer take North Korea for granted  East Asia Forum
South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next? - NPRSouth Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?  NPR
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - ReutersNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image  Reuters
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - britannica.comWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  britannica.com
Breaking the Ice in Northeast Asia: President Lee’s Brazen Bet on the Arctic - 38 NorthBreaking the Ice in Northeast Asia: President Lee’s Brazen Bet on the Arctic  38 North
After a Decade, the North Korea Travel Ban Needs a Second Look - Korea Economic Institute of America -After a Decade, the North Korea Travel Ban Needs a Second Look  Korea Economic Institute of America -
North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image - InternazionaleNorth Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image  Internazionale
North Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea Needs China and Russia – But Doesn’t Want Its People Admiring Them  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes - NK News11 nations issue first-ever joint alert on North Korean IT worker schemes  NK News
Defense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul - Korea JoongAng DailyDefense ministry launches new spy agency in overhaul  Korea JoongAng Daily
Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response - The Japan TimesRecord heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response  The Japan Times
N. Korea denounces joint warning over its cyberactivity as 'false' info - Yonhap News AgencyN. Korea denounces joint warning over its cyberactivity as 'false' info  Yonhap News Agency
Video | Is Diplomacy With North Korea Officially Dead? - NDTVVideo | Is Diplomacy With North Korea Officially Dead?  NDTV
North Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - ReutersNorth Korea state media says US Forces' Japan expansion raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  Reuters
North Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected - The Japan TimesNorth Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected  The Japan Times
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead - NK NewsNorth Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead  NK News
DOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report - NK NewsDOJ subpoenas journalist over North Korea SEAL mission report  NK News
Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response - ReutersRecord heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response  Reuters
ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker - NK NewsROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker  NK News
More Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy - 38 NorthMore Than a Destroyer: What Choe Hyon Reveals About North Korea’s Maritime Strategy  38 North
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story - Al JazeeraNew York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story  Al Jazeera
11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud - Staffing Industry Analysts11 nations join rebuke of North Korean IT worker fraud  Staffing Industry Analysts
South Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats - NK NewsSouth Korea expands Cheongung-II missile shield against North Korean threats  NK News
Indonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea - Anadolu AjansiIndonesia's leader says South Korea's Lee asked him to open dialogue with North Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38 North
North Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash - The Japan TimesNorth Korea state media says expansion of U.S. Forces Japan raises risk of Korean peninsula clash  The Japan Times
Indonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea - ReutersIndonesia president is willing to go to North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea  Reuters
North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning - Business RecorderNorth Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning  Business Recorder
North Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea accuses NATO of expanding war preparations through fuel network plan  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteNorth Korea’s naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war - ReutersNorth Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war  Reuters
Indonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request - Korea JoongAng DailyIndonesian leader says he's open to visiting North Korea at Lee Jae Myung’s request  Korea JoongAng Daily
North vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth vows ‘resolute counterattack’ in response to NATO’s military fuel supply system plan  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says - ReutersNorth Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says  Reuters
Freelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea - The GuardianFreelance New York Times reporter subpoenaed over reporting on failed US mission in North Korea  The Guardian
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK - NK NewsNorth Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK  NK News
North Korea Condemns Multinational Illicit IT Warning - ????North Korea Condemns Multinational Illicit IT Warning  ????
South Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border - The Japan TimesSouth Korea reviews near-shootdown of U.S. military drone near North Korean border  The Japan Times
North Korean economy hits 3 percent growth for third straight year: BOK - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korean economy hits 3 percent growth for third straight year: BOK  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea condemns US and allies’ cyber threat warning - Free Malaysia TodayNorth Korea condemns US and allies’ cyber threat warning  Free Malaysia Today
Indonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions - WIONIndonesian Prez Prabowo offers mediation in South-North Korea tensions  WION
North Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile - NK NewsNorth Korea slams US Forces Japan expansion as Tokyo tests Tomahawk missile  NK News
Less Than a Month After Four NYT Journalists Were Subpoenaed, a New Reporter is on the US Government Radar - Military.comLess Than a Month After Four NYT Journalists Were Subpoenaed, a New Reporter is on the US Government Radar  Military.com
Indonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President - U.S. News & World ReportIndonesia President Says He Is Willing to Go to North Korea to Open Dialogue on Request of South Korea President  U.S. News & World Report
North Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says - The Kyiv IndependentNorth Korean missile likely used in Russian strike that killed 6 family members in Ukraine, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent
North Korea is using AI to create fake profiles and steal American jobs, according to CrowdStrike's Adam Meyers. - finance.yahoo.comNorth Korea is using AI to create fake profiles and steal American jobs, according to CrowdStrike's Adam Meyers.  finance.yahoo.com
Alert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers - canada.caAlert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers  canada.ca
DOJ demands data from freelance journalist reporting on North Korea story - AnewZDOJ demands data from freelance journalist reporting on North Korea story  AnewZ
N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations - The Korea TimesN. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations  The Korea Times
Russia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say - The Japan TimesRussia likely fired North Korean missile in Ukraine strike that killed family, sources say  The Japan Times
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official - Al JazeeraNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official  Al Jazeera
Indonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president - CNAIndonesia president says willing to visit North Korea to open dialogue on request of South Korea president  CNA
More Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea - 38 NorthMore Than Smartphones: How Digital Technology Is Changing North Korea  38 North
North Korea's 3.5% 'Surprise' Growth, Hidden Side - ????North Korea's 3.5% 'Surprise' Growth, Hidden Side  ????
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
North Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning - NST OnlineNorth Korea condemns US and allies' cyber threat warning  NST Online
Radio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official - NK NewsRadio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official  NK News
China, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificChina, North Korea Exchange High-Level Visits  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive - BankInfoSecurityNorth Korea’s APT Capabilities Are No Longer State-Exclusive  BankInfoSecurity
North Korea Built Workshop to Produce KN-23 Missiles for russia in Just 18 Months, Then Hid It Underground - Defense ExpressNorth Korea Built Workshop to Produce KN-23 Missiles for russia in Just 18 Months, Then Hid It Underground  Defense Express
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
Control and propaganda: how the North Korean regime uses the heatwave to project stability - Informat.roControl and propaganda: how the North Korean regime uses the heatwave to project stability  Informat.ro
FBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud - PindropFBI Joint Alert on North Korean IT Workers and Hiring Fraud  Pindrop
Prabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea - Jakarta GlobePrabowo Says South Korea's Lee Asked Indonesia to Help Open Dialogue With North Korea  Jakarta Globe
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall  38 North
Activity on Northern Border Worries South Korea - The Common SenseActivity on Northern Border Worries South Korea  The Common Sense
From Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea - orfonline.orgFrom Burden to Asset: China's Recalibration of North Korea  orfonline.org
Is North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad? - 38 NorthIs North Korea Pursuing a “Juche-Oriented” Nuclear Triad?  38 North
North Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Subdued Signaling Toward China During Treaty Anniversary  38 North
North Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash - upi.comNorth Korea warns U.S. military buildup in Japan risks clash  upi.com
‘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
Heat wave blankets North as capital experiences string of tropical nights - Korea JoongAng DailyHeat wave blankets North as capital experiences string of tropical nights  Korea JoongAng Daily
Radiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested - upi.comRadiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested  upi.com
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
S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers - upi.comS. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers  upi.com
N. Korea swelters under heat wave, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights - The Korea TimesN. Korea swelters under heat wave, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights  The Korea Times
Russian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6 - Gwara MediaRussian forces use North Korean ballistic missile against Ukraine for first time since 2025, killing 6  Gwara Media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning - ReutersNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official Wang Huning  Reuters
Saving Socialism: What North Korea Learned from the Collapse of the Soviet Union - Texas National Security ReviewSaving Socialism: What North Korea Learned from the Collapse of the Soviet Union  Texas National Security Review
US, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers - Courthouse NewsUS, allies issue alert on North Korea IT workers  Courthouse News
The Coming Crisis with North Korea - Global Security ReviewThe Coming Crisis with North Korea  Global Security Review
Canada, allies express renewed concern over North Korean IT worker scheme - CBCCanada, allies express renewed concern over North Korean IT worker scheme  CBC
Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response - The Straits TimesRecord heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response  The Straits 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
Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push - NPRPutin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push  NPR
The Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay - orfonline.orgThe Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay  orfonline.org
India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy - NK NewsIndia replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy  NK News
North Korea isn’t building a military line. It’s building a new Berlin Wall - Washington ExaminerNorth Korea isn’t building a military line. It’s building a new Berlin Wall  Washington Examiner
International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next - The ConversationInternational efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next  The Conversation
Prabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea - en.antaranews.comPrabowo says South Korea asked him to open talks with North Korea  en.antaranews.com