About North Korea

This section explores North Korea’s political structure, dominated by the Kim dynasty and the ideology of Juche. Learn how the regime controls power through the military and how it handles relationships with major countries like the U.S., China, and South Korea. From nuclear weapons to sanctions, this section covers how North Korea manages to maintain its influence and control despite facing pressure from the global community.

Dive into North Korea’s history, from the Korean War and the division of the peninsula to the country’s key alliances during the Cold War. You’ll learn how leadership under Kim Il-sung shaped the nation’s early years, and how major historical events like wars, treaties, and political transitions still impact North Korea’s international position today. This section traces how history has molded its present-day reality.

Explore what daily life is like for North Koreans living under tight state control. Learn about the Songbun class system that determines everything from jobs to social status. You’ll also discover how the government uses arts, education, and propaganda to maintain loyalty. See the sharp contrasts between urban Pyongyang and rural areas, and how people manage daily life under a regime that shapes every aspect of society.

This section explains how North Korea’s centrally controlled economy functions under international sanctions, with state-run industries like mining and agriculture. You’ll learn how black markets have become essential for survival as the formal economy struggles. Discover the stark differences between Pyongyang’s modern infrastructure and the impoverished rural regions, and how the regime sustains itself through illegal trade and cybercrime.