North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a highly secretive and authoritarian state located in East Asia, occupying the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a border with South Korea to the south, China to the northwest, and Russia to the northeast. Founded in 1948, North Korea emerged from the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War (1950-1953), which resulted in the peninsula's division into North and South Korea.

The country is led by the Kim dynasty, with Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, and the current leader, Kim Jong-un, holding power in a dynastic succession. The regime is known for its strict control over nearly every aspect of life, including a pervasive cult of personality surrounding its leaders, extensive censorship, and severe restrictions ... Read More