In the wider world, because its government controls the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, it is commonly called North Korea to distinguish it from South Korea, which is officially called the …

2 days ago · North Korea, country in East Asia that occupies the northern portion of the Korean peninsula. It is bordered by China and Russia to the north and by the Republic of Korea (South …

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North Korea shares land borders with China to the north, South Korea to the south, and has an 18 km (11 mi) long border with the Russian Federation to the northeast. It also shares maritime borders with …

2 days ago · Delegates to Ninth WPK Congress Arrive in Pyongyang Pyongyang, February 17 (KCNA) -- The Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, an important political event in the history of …

North Korea is the most secretive nation in the world, with state control over almost all activities within the country and severely restricted access to those outside. It is the world's most militarized nation, …

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