Nord-Corée

The term “Nord-Corée” refers to North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is a country located in East Asia, occupying the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. North Korea is bordered by China to the north and shares a short border with Russia, with South Korea to the south separated by the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The capital city is Pyongyang.

North Korea is characterized by its single-party state, led by the Workers’ Party of Korea, and has a highly centralized government under a dictatorship. The country has a command economy focused on state ownership and planning. North Korea is known for its military capabilities, particularly its nuclear weapons program, and is often noted for its human rights issues and strict control over the population and information.

Due to its isolation from much of the international community, North Korea has been subject to numerous sanctions and has a complicated relationship with other nations, particularly the United States and South Korea. The nation has been heavily influenced by the political ideologies of Juche (self-reliance) and revolutionary socialism. North Korea’s culture is distinctly influenced by its isolation and the leadership of the Kim dynasty.