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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Kim Jong Un Flouted Sanctions to Amass $22 Billion Windfall - Bloomberg.comKim Jong Un Flouted Sanctions to Amass $22 Billion Windfall  Bloomberg.com
Why North Korea is sending troops and missiles to Russia - The Indian Express
  1. Why North Korea is sending troops and missiles to Russia  The Indian Express
  2. EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says  Reuters
  3. North Korea deploys missile unit, sends fresh ballistic arsenal to Russia: Ukraine  The Times of India

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military - thehindu.com
  1. North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military  thehindu.com
  2. North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says  ThePrint
  3. North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  The New Indian Express

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
North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup - ReutersNorth Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup  Reuters
North Korea Advises People To Eat Dog Meat Soup Amid Severe Heatwave - NDTV FoodNorth Korea Advises People To Eat Dog Meat Soup Amid Severe Heatwave  NDTV Food
North Koreans told to eat dog meat soup to beat summer heat - The Times of IndiaNorth Koreans told to eat dog meat soup to beat summer heat  The Times of India
Hopes for the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2026 - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificHopes for the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2026  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Kim dynasty | North Korea, Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong-Un, & Possible Successors - Encyclopedia BritannicaKim dynasty | North Korea, Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong-Un, & Possible Successors  Encyclopedia Britannica
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities - thehindu.comNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities  thehindu.com
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test  Al Jazeera
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, new border works near Yeoncheon test the line and the armistice - Korea JoongAng DailyAs North Korea fortifies the DMZ, new border works near Yeoncheon test the line and the armistice  Korea JoongAng Daily
A Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide - WIREDA Security Pro Hacked North Korean Hackers. He Found They’d Breached Hundreds of Networks Worldwide  WIRED
Kim Jong Un's North Korea Recommends Dog Meat Soup to Beat Heatwave | Vantage on Firstpost - FirstpostKim Jong Un's North Korea Recommends Dog Meat Soup to Beat Heatwave | Vantage on Firstpost  Firstpost
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea - The Shillong TimesNorth Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea  The Shillong Times
South Korea recovers at least 15 landmines washed from North by floods - Euronews.comSouth Korea recovers at least 15 landmines washed from North by floods  Euronews.com
Germany condemns North Korea’s missile launch - AzerNewsGermany condemns North Korea’s missile launch  AzerNews
Being a North Korean Hacker Is About to Be Less Fun - LawfareBeing a North Korean Hacker Is About to Be Less Fun  Lawfare
Pyongyang Missile Test Signals Growing Conflict Between North Korea and U.S. Allies - WSJPyongyang Missile Test Signals Growing Conflict Between North Korea and U.S. Allies  WSJ
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - NBC NewsNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  NBC News
Ping-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen - NK NewsPing-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen  NK News
Japan, US, South Korea discuss North Korea's ballistic missile launch - anews.com.trJapan, US, South Korea discuss North Korea's ballistic missile launch  anews.com.tr
Old Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesOld Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - apnews.comNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  apnews.com
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters - India TodayNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into east coast waters  India Today
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, South Korean Military Says - Kibris PostasiNorth Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, South Korean Military Says  Kibris Postasi
Bybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze - coindesk.comBybit sues North Korea and Lazarus Group over $1.5 billion hack, secures asset freeze  coindesk.com
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says - Euronews.comNorth Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says  Euronews.com
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement - ReutersSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement  Reuters
Has The Ukraine War Created A New Russia-North Korea Military Axis? Why It Could Put The World On Edge - News18Has The Ukraine War Created A New Russia-North Korea Military Axis? Why It Could Put The World On Edge  News18
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: South Korea  Anadolu Ajansi
‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction - NK News‘Hana Korea,’ film about life after escaping North Korea, lends fact to fiction  NK News
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says - ThePrintNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea’s military says  ThePrint
Putin trains, Xi supplies, Kim arms up: Is North Korea building a drone-nuke force for South Korea? | Videos - Hindustan TimesPutin trains, Xi supplies, Kim arms up: Is North Korea building a drone-nuke force for South Korea? | Videos  Hindustan Times
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS - NK NewsNorth Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: JCS  NK News
Flooding destroys North Korean military base, hundreds of homes near border - Korea JoongAng DailyFlooding destroys North Korean military base, hundreds of homes near border  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities - NBC NewsNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities  NBC News
North Korea helps Russia by sending troops and ballistic missiles? - idnfinancials.comNorth Korea helps Russia by sending troops and ballistic missiles?  idnfinancials.com
N. Korea's state media silent on Thursday's missile launch - koreatimes.co.krN. Korea's state media silent on Thursday's missile launch  koreatimes.co.kr
Unification advisers say using N. Korea's official name is not new - koreatimes.co.krUnification advisers say using N. Korea's official name is not new  koreatimes.co.kr
Watch Why Sanctions Aren't Stopping North Korea - Bloomberg.comWatch Why Sanctions Aren't Stopping North Korea  Bloomberg.com
Police charge six activists over visit to Ukraine to prevent forced repatriation North Korean POWs - Korea JoongAng DailyPolice charge six activists over visit to Ukraine to prevent forced repatriation North Korean POWs  Korea JoongAng Daily
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - Encyclopedia BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Encyclopedia Britannica
In the middle of beach season, North Korean land mines are washing ashore - Korea JoongAng DailyIn the middle of beach season, North Korean land mines are washing ashore  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods - The Straits TimesSouth Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods  The Straits Times
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says - Daily PioneerNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile Seoul says  Daily Pioneer
The Autocratic Alliance Is Getting Even Stronger - Bloomberg.comThe Autocratic Alliance Is Getting Even Stronger  Bloomberg.com
North Korea made $22 billion arming Russia – nearly four times its haul before the war - Euromaidan PressNorth Korea made $22 billion arming Russia – nearly four times its haul before the war  Euromaidan Press
North Korea marks Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary with missile test - The Japan TimesNorth Korea marks Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary with missile test  The Japan Times
South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSouth Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
U.S. military confirms it is aware of North's missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies - Korea JoongAng DailyU.S. military confirms it is aware of North's missile launch, reaffirms defense commitment to allies  Korea JoongAng Daily
Satellite images reveal chemical weapons potential at North Korea’s Sunchon complex - DailyNKSatellite images reveal chemical weapons potential at North Korea’s Sunchon complex  DailyNK
Explainer: What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine - ReutersExplainer: What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine  Reuters
N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea - Philippine News AgencyN. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea  Philippine News Agency
OPINION | North Korea's naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific - Baird MaritimeOPINION | North Korea's naval buildup will stretch allied forces across the Indo-Pacific  Baird Maritime
North Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance - 38 NorthNorth Korea’s Nuclear Doctrine: Implications and Strategic Countermeasures for the US-ROK Alliance  38 North
Revival of US-North Korea dialogue hinges on broader geopolitical shifts, says senior Singapore official - koreaherald.comRevival of US-North Korea dialogue hinges on broader geopolitical shifts, says senior Singapore official  koreaherald.com
Bybit sues North Korea over $1.5B Lazarus hack - Crypto NewsBybit sues North Korea over $1.5B Lazarus hack  Crypto News
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military - The Standard (HK)North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile': South Korea military  The Standard (HK)
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says - ARN News CentreNorth Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, South Korea says  ARN News Centre
North Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings - NK NewsNorth Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings  NK News
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement - InternazionaleSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement  Internazionale
South Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North - NBC NewsSouth Korea drops denuclearization as condition for talks with the North  NBC News
North Korea's sanctions-busting economy books a $22bn windfall since the Ukraine war began - IntelliNewsNorth Korea's sanctions-busting economy books a $22bn windfall since the Ukraine war began  IntelliNews
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first launch in 42 days  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea among invitees to 2027 World University Games in Chungcheong  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea Taps India for Smartphones - 38 NorthNorth Korea Taps India for Smartphones  38 North
North Korea expert warns US can 'never take their eye off' Kim Jong Un following missile test during Iran war - Fox NewsNorth Korea expert warns US can 'never take their eye off' Kim Jong Un following missile test during Iran war  Fox News
Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea? - NK NewsAsk a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?  NK News
63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul - NK News63 North Korean defectors enter South in first half of 2026: Seoul  NK News
North Korea got $14 billion from Russia since 2022 - The New Voice of UkraineNorth Korea got $14 billion from Russia since 2022  The New Voice of Ukraine
Book review: The struggle in carrying out development work in North Korea - NK NewsBook review: The struggle in carrying out development work in North Korea  NK News
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights - South China Morning PostChina retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward the East Sea  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea steps up Russian support as missile unit deployed, Kyiv says - ReutersNorth Korea steps up Russian support as missile unit deployed, Kyiv says  Reuters
North Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills - wng.orgNorth Korea launches missiles ahead of annual South Korea drills  wng.org
Bybit Files Civil Lawsuit Against North Korea And Lazarus Group Over $1.5B Hack - Bitcoin WorldBybit Files Civil Lawsuit Against North Korea And Lazarus Group Over $1.5B Hack  Bitcoin World
North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan - ????. ?????? ???????.North Korea launches short range ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - wandtv.comNorth Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  wandtv.com
Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine. Is the West at risk? - The IndependentRussia wants 30,000 more North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine. Is the West at risk?  The Independent
North Korea fires first ballistic missile since April - stripes.comNorth Korea fires first ballistic missile since April  stripes.com
ISW Says Russia and North Korea May Test Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War - ????. ?????? ???????.ISW Says Russia and North Korea May Test Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War  ????. ?????? ???????.
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan as region boosts military - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationNorth Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan as region boosts military  ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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
North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says - The Manila TimesNorth Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says  The Manila Times
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
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea, JCS says  Korea JoongAng Daily
North Korea remittance broker fees jump to 50% amid crackdown - DailyNKNorth Korea remittance broker fees jump to 50% amid crackdown  DailyNK
US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies - Fox NewsUS says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies  Fox News
North Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test Days Before U.S. And South Korea Begin Drills - HuffPostNorth Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test Days Before U.S. And South Korea Begin Drills  HuffPost
North Korea's Unscathed Military Mobilization Chief: Oil, Food, Toys - ????North Korea's Unscathed Military Mobilization Chief: Oil, Food, Toys  ????
Bybit Sues North Korea Over $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack - CoinLawBybit Sues North Korea Over $1.5 Billion Crypto Hack  CoinLaw
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as President Lee pushes engagement - The Straits TimesSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as President Lee pushes engagement  The Straits Times
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 conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills - KNWA FOX24North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills  KNWA FOX24
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks - Al JazeeraSenior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks  Al Jazeera
Russia is deploying North Korean unit armed with dozens of ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, Reuters repo - ?????????? ??????Russia is deploying North Korean unit armed with dozens of ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine, Reuters repo  ?????????? ??????
US can 'never take their eye off' Kim Jong Un following North Korea missile test, expert says - Fox NewsUS can 'never take their eye off' Kim Jong Un following North Korea missile test, expert says  Fox News
Bybit Sues North Korea, Lazarus Over $1.5 Billion Hack - bloomingbitBybit Sues North Korea, Lazarus Over $1.5 Billion Hack  bloomingbit
Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge - NK NewsBeyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge  NK News
Japan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile - nhk.or.jpJapan: North Korea fires possible ballistic missile  nhk.or.jp
South Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement - SRN NewsSouth Korea ministers clash publicly over North Korea policy as Lee pushes engagement  SRN News
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test - Korea JoongAng DailyAs North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test  Korea JoongAng Daily
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