North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, whil…
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. Prior to October 2024, North Korea, like its southern counterpart, claimed to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. Since then, the DPRK has formally redefined South Korea as a separate hostile sovereign state. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city.
Official languages: Korean (Munhwaŏ)
Government: Unitary one-party socialist republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship
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