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Complete details about North Korea in Asia with capital city Pyongyang
| Country Name | North Korea (Choson Minjujuui Inīmin Konghwaguk (Bukhan)) |
| Country Code | PRK |
| Capital City | Pyongyang |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia |
| Independence Year | 1948 |
| Population | 24039000 |
| Surface Area | 120538.0 |
| Life Expectancy | 70.7 years |
| GNP | 5332.0 (old 0.0) |
| Government Form | Socialistic Republic |
Spoken Languages |
Chinese (0.1%) Korean [official] (99.9%) |
Major Cities |
Pyongyang, Pyongyang-si (population 2484000) Hamhung, Hamgyong N (population 709730) Chongjin, Hamgyong P (population 582480) Nampo, Nampo-si (population 566200) Sinuiju, Pyongan P (population 326011) Wonsan, Kangwon (population 300148) Phyongsong, Pyongan N (population 272934) Sariwon, Hwanghae P (population 254146) Haeju, Hwanghae N (population 229172) Kanggye, Chagang (population 223410) Kimchaek, Hamgyong P (population 179000) Hyesan, Yanggang (population 178020) Kaesong, Kaesong-si (population 171500) |
North Korea's most recent News and Stories
| Publisher: Voice of America (blog) | Wed, 23 May 2012 04:43:19 -0700 | |
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A senior US diplomat is urging North Korea not to go ahead with a nuclear test, warning that such a move would be ?highly provocative.? Glyn Davies, the US special envoy for North Korea, spoke Wednesday after meeting with Chinese officials in Beijing, ... read full story |
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| Publisher: USA TODAY | Tue, 22 May 2012 13:35:42 -0700 | |
| North Korea vows to push ahead with nuclear program read full story | ||
| Publisher: CNN | Tue, 22 May 2012 21:10:14 -0700 | |
| North Korea says it will 'expand' nuclear program in face of US 'hostility' read full story | ||
| Publisher: New York Post | Wed, 23 May 2012 04:48:50 -0700 | |
| North Korea 'technically ready' for third nuclear test, South Korean official ... read full story | ||
| Publisher: Cleveland News - Fox 8 | Wed, 23 May 2012 05:00:38 -0700 | |
| North Korea to 'Expand' Nuke Program in Face of US 'Hostility' read full story | ||
| Publisher: Philadelphia Inquirer | Wed, 23 May 2012 00:03:22 -0700 | |
| N. Korea pledges to press ahead with nuclear work read full story | ||
| Publisher: Reuters | Tue, 22 May 2012 13:38:28 -0700 | |
| North Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after US pressure read full story | ||
| Publisher: TIME | Tue, 22 May 2012 22:35:34 -0700 | |
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By AP / MATTHEW PENNINGTON Tuesday, May 22, 2012 (WASHINGTON) ? Satellite imagery shows North Korea is upgrading its old launch site in the secretive country's northeast to handle larger rockets, like space launch vehicles and intercontinental ... read full story |
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| Publisher: Minnesota Public Radio | Wed, 23 May 2012 02:13:05 -0700 | |
| North Korea upgrading rocket launch site read full story | ||
| Publisher: The Guardian | Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:19 -0700 | |
| North Korea 'upgrades rocket launch site' read full story | ||
| Publisher: New York Daily News | Wed, 23 May 2012 09:04:44 -0700 | |
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Washington, May 23 ? West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says that Marxists and Maoists are plotting to kill her in league with the Pakistani intelligence, North Korea, Venezuela and Hun-gary. Banerjee made the sensational charge in an ... read full story |
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| Publisher: Hindustan Times | Wed, 23 May 2012 05:42:50 -0700 | |
| Maoists plotting to kill me with ISI, North Korea help: Mamata read full story | ||
| Publisher: Indian Express | Wed, 23 May 2012 14:07:30 -0700 | |
| CPM,Maoists plan to kill me with foreign help: Mamata read full story | ||
| Publisher: Zee News | Tue, 22 May 2012 21:02:59 -0700 | |
| Mamata alleges conspiracy by Left, ISI to kill her read full story | ||
| Publisher: Daily Beast | Wed, 23 May 2012 13:29:36 -0700 | |
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There is even a section that compares North Korea to South Korea: The most compelling evidence for free enterprise comes from comparing similar countries that took different paths. Consider the case of North Korea and South Korea. read full story |
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