| Area Total | 99,720 sq km |
| Climate | temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter; cold winters |
| Natural Resources | coal, iron ore, limestone, magnesite, graphite, copper, zinc, lead, precious metals,hydropower |
| Imports | China 91.9% (2017) – petroleum, coking coal, machinery and equipment, textiles, grain |
| Exports | China 86.3% (2017) – minerals, metallurgical products, manufactures (including armaments), textiles, agricultural and fishery products |
| Government | dictactorship, single-party state; official state ideology of “Juche” or “national self-reliance” |
| Capital | Pyongyang |
| Population | 25.4 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | racially homogeneous; there is a small Chinese community and a few ethnic Japanese |
| Language | Korean |
News about North Korea
- N. Korea touts 'remarkable' success in policy implementation over past 5 years at key party congress
by Kim Soo-yeon (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Saturday it has achieved "remarkable...
- Key developments on North Korea this week
by Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko...
- Summary of external news of North Korea this weekby Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...
- Summary of inter-Korean news this weekby Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...
- Summary of domestic news in North Korea this weekby Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...
- (2nd LD) N. Korea opens rare party congress with leader Kim touting economic achievements
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has kicked off a rare party congress, sta...
- N. Korea preparing for military parade involving 12,000 personnel: lawmaker
by Lee Minji (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been preparing for a large-scale mili...
- (News Focus) N. Korea's party congress closely watched for message to U.S., new weapons
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will set the tone for its major state pol...
- China, Russia send congratulations to N. Korea over party congress opening
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 20, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- China and Russia, traditionally aligned with North Ko...
- (LEAD) N. Korea opens once-in-5-years party conclave
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has kicked off a rare gathering of the ru...
- N. Korea opens rare party conclave to lay out key policy goals for next 5 yrs
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has kicked off a rare gathering of its ru...
- (URGENT) N. Korea opens ninth congress of ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Thursday: state media
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026(END)
- Unification minister asks for EU's support for Seoul's peace efforts on Korean Peninsula
by Kim Eun-jung (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young met with a seni...
- N. Korea promotes ski resort for foreign tourists
by Lee Minji (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday carried a state media report ...
- (2nd LD) N.K. leader's sister hails Seoul's pledge to prevent drone incursions, vows stronger border vigilance: KCNA
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-u...
- N. Korea launches 5th-stage construction of Pyongyang housing project
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has launched the fifth-stage construction...
- N. Korea presents 600 mm-caliber multiple rocket launchers ahead of party congress
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 19, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has staged a display of munition workers ...
- (LEAD) N.K. leader's sister hails Seoul's pledge to prevent drone incursions, vows stronger border vigilance: KCNA
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-u...
- N.K. leader's sister hails Seoul's pledge to prevent drone incursions, vows stronger border vigilance: KCNA
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-u...
- (URGENT) N.K. leader's sister says she 'highly assesses' S. Korean minister's pledge to prevent drone incursions, vows stronger border vigilance: KCNAby Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026
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- (2nd LD) S. Korea seeks to reinstate no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact
by Choi Kyong-ae (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to reinstate a no-fly zone over...
- (LEAD) S. Korea seeks to reinstate no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to reinstate a no-fly zone over...
- N. Korea designated 'high-risk jurisdiction' for money laundering, terrorism financing for 16th year
by Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been designated a "high-risk jurisdic...
- S. Korea seeks to reinstate no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to reinstate a no-fly zone over...
- (URGENT) S. Korea to seek reinstatement of no-fly zone under suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact: unification ministerby Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 18, 2026
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- (LEAD) N. Korea completes 50,000-unit housing construction project in Pyongyang: KCNA
by Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 17, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Tuesday it has completed a landmark ...
- N. Korea completes 50,000-unit housing construction project in Pyongyang: KCNAby Yi Wonju (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 17, 2026
SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Tuesday it has completed a landmark ...
- North Korea opens street for families of soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
by Woo Jae-yeon (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 16, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has built new homes in Pyongyang for the ...
- N. Korea's Kim expresses desire to strengthen ties with Serbia in letter to president
by Park Boram (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 15, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday sent a cong...
- Chinese officials visit N. Korean tourism zone for Lunar New Year
by Lee Minji (Yonhap News Agency | North Korea) on February 15, 2026SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- China's Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun and othe...
