Korea-North

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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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Exclusive | North Korea’s Uranium Enrichment Capacity Could Soon Expand by 75%, Analysis Says - WSJExclusive | North Korea’s Uranium Enrichment Capacity Could Soon Expand by 75%, Analysis Says  WSJ
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North Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says - The HinduNorth Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says  The Hindu
South Korea's Yoon gets 30 years for sending drones north - DW
  1. South Korea's Yoon gets 30 years for sending drones north  DW
  2. South Korea’s ex-president Yoon gets 30 more years in jail for drone op meant to provoke North Korea  ThePrint
  3. Ex-South Korea Leader Yoon Suk Gets 30 Years Over Drone Incursion Into Pyongyang  The Quint

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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
Why a tiny river on Russia’s border tests China’s ties with Kim Jong-un - South China Morning PostWhy a tiny river on Russia’s border tests China’s ties with Kim Jong-un  South China Morning Post
Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue - The Japan TimesManga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue  The Japan Times
US tightens medical device export controls on North Korea | Tap to know more | Inshorts - InshortsUS tightens medical device export controls on North Korea | Tap to know more | Inshorts  Inshorts
Xi’s Summit with Kim: Views from the Neighborhood - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineXi’s Summit with Kim: Views from the Neighborhood  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear forces - The HinduNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un vows ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear forces  The Hindu
North Korea blasts South Korea-EU statement on 'illegal' military cooperation with Russia - MorungExpressNorth Korea blasts South Korea-EU statement on 'illegal' military cooperation with Russia  MorungExpress
North Korea Condemns US Missile Sale Approval to South Korea: Media - ?????North Korea Condemns US Missile Sale Approval to South Korea: Media  ?????
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says - InternazionaleNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says  Internazionale
North Korea Slams U.S. Arms Deal with South Korea - DevdiscourseNorth Korea Slams U.S. Arms Deal with South Korea  Devdiscourse
S. Korea, US, Japan hold talks on N. Korea - The Korea TimesS. Korea, US, Japan hold talks on N. Korea  The Korea Times
China re-centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance - NPRChina re-centers North Korea ties as nuclear silence reshapes balance  NPR
Xi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands - Lowy InstituteXi draws a line on North Korea’s alliance demands  Lowy Institute
An expert explains the motivations behind Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit, in a changing Asia - The Indian ExpressAn expert explains the motivations behind Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit, in a changing Asia  The Indian Express
Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line - The Japan TimesWhy China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line  The Japan Times
Russia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity - Asia SocietyRussia–North Korea Military Cooperation in Response to China’s Tactical Ambiguity  Asia Society
The week that tested strategic partnerships and global power plays - MintThe week that tested strategic partnerships and global power plays  Mint
What China Wants and Why: Taiwan, North Korea, and Bipolarity - Chicago Council on Global AffairsWhat China Wants and Why: Taiwan, North Korea, and Bipolarity  Chicago Council on Global Affairs
South Korea's ex-president Yoon gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident - The HinduSouth Korea's ex-president Yoon gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident  The Hindu
North Korea will ‘never’ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say - The Japan TimesNorth Korea will ‘never’ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say  The Japan Times
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities - The Japan TimesChina-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities  The Japan Times
The art of playing giants – Foreign and security policy - ips-journal.euThe art of playing giants – Foreign and security policy  ips-journal.eu
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain - ReutersNorth Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain  Reuters
China, North Korea to expand cooperation after Xi-Kim talks - DWChina, North Korea to expand cooperation after Xi-Kim talks  DW
North Korea announces complete separation from South Korea - News On AIRNorth Korea announces complete separation from South Korea  News On AIR
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation - Al JazeeraSouth Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation  Al Jazeera
North Korea Denounces U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea as Tensions Rise - DevdiscourseNorth Korea Denounces U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea as Tensions Rise  Devdiscourse
North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says - ReutersNorth Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says  Reuters
North Korea Adopts Policy For Nuclear Strike If Kim Jong Un Is Killed: Report - NDTVNorth Korea Adopts Policy For Nuclear Strike If Kim Jong Un Is Killed: Report  NDTV
China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026 - Institute for the Study of WarChina & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
Xi Jinping’s Visit to Pyongyang: Regional Roundup - 38 NorthXi Jinping’s Visit to Pyongyang: Regional Roundup  38 North
The World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story Is…North Korea - WSJThe World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story Is…North Korea  WSJ
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up - BBCXi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up  BBC
North Korea condemned US missile sale to South Korea, warned of rising tensions - mezha.netNorth Korea condemned US missile sale to South Korea, warned of rising tensions  mezha.net
US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push - ReutersUS, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push  Reuters
Former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident - The Economic TimesFormer South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident  The Economic Times
Why Was Xi Jinping in North Korea? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Was Xi Jinping in North Korea?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Drone operation over North Korea: Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed 30 years - theweek.inDrone operation over North Korea: Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol jailed 30 years  theweek.in
Jailed South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 more years for sending military drones over North Korea - The StatesmanJailed South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 more years for sending military drones over North Korea  The Statesman
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over alleged North Korea drone operation - MintSouth Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over alleged North Korea drone operation  Mint
Did China's Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants "to confront the U.S."? - CBS NewsDid China's Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants "to confront the U.S."?  CBS News
China and North Korea are entering a “new phase of cooperation” - Defence24.comChina and North Korea are entering a “new phase of cooperation”  Defence24.com
North Korea Condemns US Approval of Missile Sales to Seoul - ????? ??? ????North Korea Condemns US Approval of Missile Sales to Seoul  ????? ??? ????
How China keeps North Korea's economy alive - DWHow China keeps North Korea's economy alive  DW
North Korean Remote IT Worker Fraud: Managing Insider Threat, Sanctions and Employment Risk - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPNorth Korean Remote IT Worker Fraud: Managing Insider Threat, Sanctions and Employment Risk  Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
The Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay - orfonline.orgThe Russia-North Korea Axis is Here to Stay  orfonline.org
North Korea Condemns EU-South Korea 'No Nuclear Recognition' Declaration - ????North Korea Condemns EU-South Korea 'No Nuclear Recognition' Declaration  ????
Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea - NK NewsWhy Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea  NK News
North Korea prepares nuclear dead man's switch - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea prepares nuclear dead man's switch  The Times of India
South Korea’s Yoon gets 30 years in prison for North Korea drone incident - WIONSouth Korea’s Yoon gets 30 years in prison for North Korea drone incident  WION
North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia in National Day message - AnewZNorth Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia in National Day message  AnewZ
Why Are North and South Korea Divided? - BritannicaWhy Are North and South Korea Divided?  Britannica
Youth as torchbearers of China-North Korea relations - Asia News NetworkYouth as torchbearers of China-North Korea relations  Asia News Network
North Korea protests against Seoul-EU rebuke of Russia ties - The Straits TimesNorth Korea protests against Seoul-EU rebuke of Russia ties  The Straits Times
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says, Asia News - AsiaOneNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says, Asia News  AsiaOne
North Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces - Le Monde.frNorth Korea's Kim pledges 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces  Le Monde.fr
21 Days of Prayer Underway for Christians Imprisoned in North Korea - International Christian Concern21 Days of Prayer Underway for Christians Imprisoned in North Korea  International Christian Concern
Tears in North Korea as Kim meets footballers after historic title win - South China Morning PostTears in North Korea as Kim meets footballers after historic title win  South China Morning Post
The Pyongyang Diaries: Xi’s North Korea Visit and the North Korea/Russia Axis - Modern DiplomacyThe Pyongyang Diaries: Xi’s North Korea Visit and the North Korea/Russia Axis  Modern Diplomacy
South Korea’s Ex-Leader Convicted Over Drones Sent to Pyongyang - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Ex-Leader Convicted Over Drones Sent to Pyongyang  Bloomberg.com
North Korea Will ‘Never’ Get Nuclear Recognition, EU, Seoul Say - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Will ‘Never’ Get Nuclear Recognition, EU, Seoul Say  Bloomberg.com
US tightens licensing requirements for certain medical device exports to N. Korea - The Korea TimesUS tightens licensing requirements for certain medical device exports to N. Korea  The Korea Times
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: Media - The Straits TimesNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: Media  The Straits Times
North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant - DWNorth Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant  DW
N. Korea's Kim sends message to Putin ahead of Russia's national day: KCNA - The Korea HeraldN. Korea's Kim sends message to Putin ahead of Russia's national day: KCNA  The Korea Herald
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain - Taipei TimesNorth Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain  Taipei Times
Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President - The New York TimesDrones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President  The New York Times
Showcasing Growing Ties, Xi Engages in Rare Visit to North Korea - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesShowcasing Growing Ties, Xi Engages in Rare Visit to North Korea  Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Meeting on North Korea - mofa.go.jpJapan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Meeting on North Korea  mofa.go.jp
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules - NK NewsYoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules  NK News
As I See It | Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all - South China Morning PostAs I See It | Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all  South China Morning Post
Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia - NK NewsWhy the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia  NK News
North Korea’s Kim signals ‘full support’ for Russia on National Day - ????North Korea’s Kim signals ‘full support’ for Russia on National Day  ????
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says - NST OnlineNorth Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says  NST Online
Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia? - South China Morning PostWas Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?  South China Morning Post
South Korea: ex-leader sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones to North Korea - Plataforma MediaSouth Korea: ex-leader sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones to North Korea  Plataforma Media
Russia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip - CNNRussia-North Korea alliance looms over Xi trip  CNN
US officials meet with son of missionary detained in North Korea - NK NewsUS officials meet with son of missionary detained in North Korea  NK News
Nepotism row hits N. Korea Children's Honor Award - DailyNKNepotism row hits N. Korea Children's Honor Award  DailyNK
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal - NK NewsSouth Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal  NK News
South Korea warns North Korea using autonomous hacking AI - upi.comSouth Korea warns North Korea using autonomous hacking AI  upi.com
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons - NPRNorth Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons  NPR
What Everyone is Missing About North Korea’s Reunification Strategy - War on the RocksWhat Everyone is Missing About North Korea’s Reunification Strategy  War on the Rocks
Why the changes to North Korea’s constitution should scare us all - The HillWhy the changes to North Korea’s constitution should scare us all  The Hill
Building a State-Controlled Knowledge Infrastructure: The Evolution of Distance Education in North Korea - 38 NorthBuilding a State-Controlled Knowledge Infrastructure: The Evolution of Distance Education in North Korea  38 North
North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader - NK NewsNorth Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader  NK News
Half of S. Korea's young adults view N. Korea with hostility: poll - The Korea TimesHalf of S. Korea's young adults view N. Korea with hostility: poll  The Korea Times
Opinion: Xi Visits A Changing North Korea - South Asian HeraldOpinion: Xi Visits A Changing North Korea  South Asian Herald
North Korea Condemns US Arms Sales, Vows Deterrent Strengthening - ????North Korea Condemns US Arms Sales, Vows Deterrent Strengthening  ????
Xi opposed attempts to "revive militarism" during North Korea trip: Xinhua - Japan Wire by Kyodo NewsXi opposed attempts to "revive militarism" during North Korea trip: Xinhua  Japan Wire by Kyodo News
Satellites show North Korea’s rice planting running ahead of schedule - DailyNKSatellites show North Korea’s rice planting running ahead of schedule  DailyNK
Xi Draws a Line on North Korea’s Alliance Demands - RealClearDefenseXi Draws a Line on North Korea’s Alliance Demands  RealClearDefense
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang - NPROusted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang  NPR
Amid Rumors of a Visit by China’s Leader, North Korea Fires Close-Range Ballistic Missiles - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineAmid Rumors of a Visit by China’s Leader, North Korea Fires Close-Range Ballistic Missiles  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
North Koreans behind nearly half of US tech industry hacks, says CrowdStrike - TechCrunchNorth Koreans behind nearly half of US tech industry hacks, says CrowdStrike  TechCrunch