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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Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicide attacks in Ukraine - CNNKim Jong Un praises soldier suicide attacks in Ukraine  CNN
We call upon North Korea to return to compliance with its international obligations - France ONUWe call upon North Korea to return to compliance with its international obligations  France ONU
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Pyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula - BrookingsPyongyang’s northern turn is reshaping the Korean Peninsula  Brookings
Kim Jong-Un - BritannicaKim Jong-Un  Britannica
North Korea Puts Its Medium-Term Plan on Track - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificNorth Korea Puts Its Medium-Term Plan on Track  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
North Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’ - The HinduNorth Korea leader’s sister says Seoul’s regret sending drones ‘wise behaviour’  The Hindu
Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report - BBCExecutions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report  BBC
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South Korea weighs using North Korea’s official state name - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea weighs using North Korea’s official state name  Anadolu Ajansi
North Korea Denies U.S. Cyber Threat Accusations - DevdiscourseNorth Korea Denies U.S. Cyber Threat Accusations  Devdiscourse
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Rethinking North Korea diplomacy - BrookingsRethinking North Korea diplomacy  Brookings
Should Japan change its approach to North Korean denuclearization? - BrookingsShould Japan change its approach to North Korean denuclearization?  Brookings
North Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade - BritannicaNorth Korea - Economy, Resources, Trade  Britannica
Is ‘North Koreanization’ the Only Logical Move Left for Iran? - Geopolitical MonitorIs ‘North Koreanization’ the Only Logical Move Left for Iran?  Geopolitical Monitor
New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea - Al JazeeraNew Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea  Al Jazeera
North Korea’s Ukraine war lessons reshaping calculus on Korean Peninsula - The Japan TimesNorth Korea’s Ukraine war lessons reshaping calculus on Korean Peninsula  The Japan Times
China is confronting new realities on the Korean Peninsula - BrookingsChina is confronting new realities on the Korean Peninsula  Brookings
North Korea - Relations, South, Tensions - BritannicaNorth Korea - Relations, South, Tensions  Britannica
North Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification - BritannicaNorth Korea - Nuclear, Juche, Reunification  Britannica
Kim Jong Un Confirms Soldier ‘Self-Blasting’ Policy in Ukraine - Bloomberg.comKim Jong Un Confirms Soldier ‘Self-Blasting’ Policy in Ukraine  Bloomberg.com
North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast - Al JazeeraNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast  Al Jazeera
Pyongyang’s diplomatic calculus in an unstable multipolar order - BrookingsPyongyang’s diplomatic calculus in an unstable multipolar order  Brookings
North Korea diplomacy in a shifting geopolitical order - BrookingsNorth Korea diplomacy in a shifting geopolitical order  Brookings
Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine - BBCKim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine  BBC
How North Korea Is Supporting Putin’s War in Ukraine - Bloomberg.comHow North Korea Is Supporting Putin’s War in Ukraine  Bloomberg.com
ISMG Editors: North Korea's Fake Meetings Fuel Crypto Heists - Bank Info SecurityISMG Editors: North Korea's Fake Meetings Fuel Crypto Heists  Bank Info Security
Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions - NK NewsRussia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions  NK News
North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns - Al JazeeraNorth Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns  Al Jazeera
North Korea says efforts underway to counter rare drought in country - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea says efforts underway to counter rare drought in country  Anadolu Ajansi
Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture - The GuardianKim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture  The Guardian
Workers’ Day in North Korea - The Korea HeraldWorkers’ Day in North Korea  The Korea Herald
Report: North Korea shared missile tech with Iran for decades - upi.comReport: North Korea shared missile tech with Iran for decades  upi.com
North Korea - Politics, Economy, Society - BritannicaNorth Korea - Politics, Economy, Society  Britannica
North Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country - NK NewsNorth Korean youth vow to become the ‘militant reserve’ of country  NK News
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons And Missile Programs – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewNorth Korea’s Nuclear Weapons And Missile Programs – Analysis  Eurasia Review
Suspected North Korea sanctions breach detected by New Zealand patrol - Indonesia Business PostSuspected North Korea sanctions breach detected by New Zealand patrol  Indonesia Business Post
Ex-U.S. arms control official slams North Korea talks shift - upi.comEx-U.S. arms control official slams North Korea talks shift  upi.com
Common threats help Japan, South Korea overlook historical rows - South China Morning PostCommon threats help Japan, South Korea overlook historical rows  South China Morning Post
North Korea races to shield crops from drought, state media says - DevdiscourseNorth Korea races to shield crops from drought, state media says  Devdiscourse
South Korea no longer holds the cards against the North - Lowy InstituteSouth Korea no longer holds the cards against the North  Lowy Institute
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Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for ex-president for attempting to provoke North Korea attack - Jurist.orgSouth Korea prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for ex-president for attempting to provoke North Korea attack  Jurist.org
New Zealand flags 35 ‘vessels of interest’ in latest North Korea maritime patrol - NK NewsNew Zealand flags 35 ‘vessels of interest’ in latest North Korea maritime patrol  NK News
North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal is Outgrowing the US Missile Defenses - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal is Outgrowing the US Missile Defenses  Bloomberg.com
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North Korea faces a ‘severe’ drought, state media reports - Taipei TimesNorth Korea faces a ‘severe’ drought, state media reports  Taipei Times
North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops - dw.comNorth Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops  dw.com
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North Korea as It Is - Foreign AffairsNorth Korea as It Is  Foreign Affairs
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un - The HinduSouth Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un  The Hindu
Russia blocks release of North Korean defector movie starring Kim Min-ha - The Korea TimesRussia blocks release of North Korean defector movie starring Kim Min-ha  The Korea Times
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Bukhan or Joson? Seoul debates official name of North Korea - The Korea TimesBukhan or Joson? Seoul debates official name of North Korea  The Korea Times
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Russia Needs North Korea More Than It Wants to Admit - Korea Economic Institute of AmericaRussia Needs North Korea More Than It Wants to Admit  Korea Economic Institute of America
North Korea’s 6-star hotel looks perfect - until you look closer - MSNNorth Korea’s 6-star hotel looks perfect - until you look closer  MSN
North Korea not ready for a female successor - East Asia ForumNorth Korea not ready for a female successor  East Asia Forum
Blood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum - NK NewsBlood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum  NK News
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea - AP NewsNorth Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea  AP News
Kim Jong Un said that North Korean troops took 'path of self-detonation' to avoid capture in Kursk - Business InsiderKim Jong Un said that North Korean troops took 'path of self-detonation' to avoid capture in Kursk  Business Insider
Shinjiro Koizumi to visit South Korea for defense talks in June - The Japan TimesShinjiro Koizumi to visit South Korea for defense talks in June  The Japan Times
'New neocons' influence Trump as North Korea faces increased risk - The Korea Times'New neocons' influence Trump as North Korea faces increased risk  The Korea Times
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Russian Far East plans to boost trade with North Korea: officials - NK NewsRussian Far East plans to boost trade with North Korea: officials  NK News
North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine  Reuters
Former DPRK diplomat peels back curtain on Pyongyang’s foreign policy apparatus - NK NewsFormer DPRK diplomat peels back curtain on Pyongyang’s foreign policy apparatus  NK News
North Korea's lawfare strategy - upi.comNorth Korea's lawfare strategy  upi.com
North Korea Is Now Displaying Captured Western Tanks - The National InterestNorth Korea Is Now Displaying Captured Western Tanks  The National Interest
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North Korean oppression is a security strategy, not a side issue - Asia TimesNorth Korean oppression is a security strategy, not a side issue  Asia Times
S. Korean envoy stresses commitment to 'peaceful coexistence' on peninsula, denuclearization - The Korea TimesS. Korean envoy stresses commitment to 'peaceful coexistence' on peninsula, denuclearization  The Korea Times
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - NPRNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  NPR
North Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul - Al JazeeraNorth Korea keeping Iran at arm’s length, reports Seoul  Al Jazeera
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war - ReutersNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war  Reuters
Ex-POWs sue North Korea over forced labor - The Korea TimesEx-POWs sue North Korea over forced labor  The Korea Times
North Korea Could Overwhelm US Missile Defense With Nuclear Strike - UNITED24 MediaNorth Korea Could Overwhelm US Missile Defense With Nuclear Strike  UNITED24 Media
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North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan amid military drill tensions - The Times of IndiaNorth Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan amid military drill tensions  The Times of India
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