North Korea

North Korea

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia, located on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula.

Pronunciation

North Korea: /nɔːrθ kɔːriːə/

Etymology

The term "North Korea" is derived from the country's location on the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The official name, "Democratic People's Republic of Korea", was adopted in 1948 when the country was established.

Related Terms

• Korean Peninsula: The landmass in East Asia where North Korea and South Korea are located.
• Pyongyang: The capital city of North Korea.
• Kim Jong-un: The current leader of North Korea.
• Juche: The state ideology of North Korea, which emphasizes self-reliance and independence.
• Korean War: A war fought between North Korea and South Korea from 1950 to 1953, with involvement from international forces.
• Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): The heavily fortified border between North Korea and South Korea.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on North Korea
• Wikipedia's article - North Korea

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