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The politics of North Korea takes place within the framework of the official state philosophy, Juche, a concept created by Hwang Chang-yŏp and later attributed to Kim Il-sung. In practice, North Korea functions as a one-party state under a totalitarianfamily dictatorship, described even as an absolute monarchy with Kim Il-sung and his heirs as its rulers.
The Economist Intelligence Unit, while admitting that "there is no consensus on how to measure democracy" and that "definitions of democracy are contested," lists North Korea as the most authoritarian regime in its index of democracy assessing 167 countries.
North Korea's political system is built upon the principle of centralization. While the North Korean constitution formally guarantees protection of human rights, in practice there are severe limits on freedom of expression, and the government closely supervises the lives of North Korean citizens. The constitution defines the DPRK as "a dictatorship of people's democracy" under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is given legal supremacy over other political parties. Despite the constitution's provisions for democracy, in practice, the Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un (grandson of the state's founder, Kim Il-sung), exercises absolute control over the government and the country.
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Coordinates: 40°00′N 127°00′E / 40.000°N 127.000°E / 40.000; 127.000
North Korea ( listen), officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK; Chosŏn'gŭl: 조선민주주의인민공화국; hancha: 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國; MR: Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk), is a country in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from the Kingdom of Goguryeo, also spelled as Koryŏ. The capital and largest city is Pyongyang. North Korea shares a land border with China to the north and northwest, along the Amnok (Yalu) and Tumen rivers, and a small section of the Tumen River also forms a border with Russia to the northeast. The Korean Demilitarized Zone marks the boundary between North Korea and South Korea.
Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910. After the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided into two zones by the United States and the Soviet Union, with the north occupied by the Soviets and the south by the Americans. Negotiations on reunification failed, and in 1948 two separate governments were formed: the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the north, and the Republic of Korea in the south. An invasion initiated by North Korea led to the Korean War (1950–53). Although the Korean Armistice Agreement brought about a ceasefire, no official peace treaty was ever signed. Both states were accepted into the United Nations in 1991.
North is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography. North is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of south and is perpendicular to east and west.
The word north is related to the Old High German nord, both descending from the Proto-Indo-European unit ner-, meaning "down" (or "under"). (Presumably a natural primitive description of its concept is "to the left of the rising sun".)
The Latin word borealis comes from the Greek boreas "north wind, north", which, according to Ovid, was personified as the son of the river-god Strymon, the father of Calais and Zetes. Septentrionalis is from septentriones, "the seven plow oxen", a name of Ursa Maior. The Greek arktikos is named for the same constellation, and is the derivation of the English word "Arctic".
Other languages have sometimes more interesting derivations. For example, in Lezgian, kefer can mean both 'disbelief' and 'north', since to the north of the Muslim Lezgian homeland there are areas formerly inhabited by non-Muslim Caucasian and Turkic peoples. In many languages of Mesoamerica, "north" also means "up". In Hungarian the word for north is észak, which is derived from éjszaka ("night"), since above the Tropic of Cancer, the Sun never shines from the north.
Korea, called Chosŏn (Korean: 조선; Hanja: 朝鮮) in North Korea and Hanguk (Korean: 한국; Hanja: 韓國) or Daehanminkuk (Korean: 대한민국; Hanja: 大韓民國) in South Korea, is an East Asian territory that is divided into two distinct sovereign states: North Korea, formally the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and South Korea, formally the Republic of Korea (ROK). Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan .
Korea emerged as a singular political entity after centuries of conflict among the Three Kingdoms of Korea, which were unified as Silla (57 BC – AD 935) and Balhae (AD 698 – 926). The united Silla was eventually succeeded by Goryeo in 935 at the end of the Later Three Kingdoms period. Goryeo, which gave name to the modern exonym "Korea", was a highly cultured state and created the Jikji in the 14th century. The invasions by the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, however, greatly weakened the nation, which forced it into vassalage. After the Yuan dynasty's collapse, severe political strife followed. Goryeo eventually fell to an uprising led by General Yi Seong-gye, who established Joseon in 1388.
Who Is Kim Jong-un? http://testu.be/1JRPTBc Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml North Korea is a totalitarian state run by a dynastic line of dictators. So, how is the world's most "undemocratic" government structured? Learn More: Democratic People's Republic of KOREA Public Administration Country Profile http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan024187.pdf "An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War." Absolutely Everyone Voted for Kim Jong-un in North Korea's Election https://news.vice.com/article/absolutely-everyone-voted-for-kim-jong-un-in-north-korea-s-election "In an overwhelming show of support for the current North Korean leadership, not a single vote was cast in opposition to Sup...
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In North Korea a university education is free and students are taught from a very young age to abide by the system of government. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
Everyone's heard about North Korea, the isolated kingdom that hangs off the east coast of China - but did you know these 11 facts about the infamous country? Visit our site: http://TopTrending.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Subscribe to Plethrons: http://www.youtube.com/Plethrons Commentator: http://youtube.com/BaerTaffy Music: Action Attack http://audiojungle.net/item/action-attack/11426322 11 Things You Didn't Know About North Korea Sources: http://www.vice.com/read/north-korea-is-stoned-all-the-time-which-explains-a-lot http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/north-koreas-28-approved-haircuts-1735221 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-jongun-had-uncle-killed-by-120...
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Saturday is North Korea’s most important national holiday: the birthday of the Eternal President, Kim Jong-Un’s late grandfather Kim Il-Sung. It’s traditionally an occasion for a big test launch or detonation—and today, the North Korean government announced a, quote, “Big Event.” It turned out not to be so big. VICE News Tonight correspondent Charlet Duboc went to North Korea for the reveal. Check out 'Inside North Korea' with Shane Smith on VICE: http://bit.ly/2osayJW Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VIC...
Who Is Kim Jong-un? http://testu.be/1JRPTBc Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml North Korea is a totalitarian state run by a dynastic line of dictators. So, how is the world's most "undemocratic" government structured? Learn More: Democratic People's Republic of KOREA Public Administration Country Profile http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan024187.pdf "An independent kingdom for much of its long history, Korea was occupied by Japan in 1905 following the Russo-Japanese War." Absolutely Everyone Voted for Kim Jong-un in North Korea's Election https://news.vice.com/article/absolutely-everyone-voted-for-kim-jong-un-in-north-korea-s-election "In an overwhelming show of support for the current North Korean leadership, not a single vote was cast in opposition to Sup...
Money & Power in North Korea Hidden Economy North Korea 2015 North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from the Kingdom of Goguryeo, also spelled as Koryŏ. At the end of World War II in 1945, the Korean Peninsula was divided into two zones along the 38th parallel, with the northern half of the peninsula occupied by the Soviet Union and the southern half by the United States. Initial hopes for a unified, independent Korea evaporated as the politics of the Cold War resulted in the establishment of two separate states with diametrically opposed political, economic, and social systems. Soviet General Terentii Shtykov recommended the establishment of the Soviet Civil ...
The North Korean Government Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGCodBnM2hI Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml North Korea's Kim dynasty is known for its discreet, but repressive, governance. So what exactly do we know about this ruling family? Learn More: The Guardian: North Korea's Kim Dynasty: the Making of a Personality Cult https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/16/north-korea-kim-jong-il-birthday PBS: In the Land of the Dear Leader http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/kim/them/schell.html ABC: The Kims of North Korea: How Myth and Propaganda Sustain a Family Dynasty http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-02/family-dynasties-why-are-the-kims-still-in-power/7984320 Music Track Courtesy of APM Music: "Accused" Subscribe to Seeker Daily! http://bit.ly/1GSoQoY _____...
A girl from North Korea fled for her freedom to tell the truth about the governance in North Korea. please spread the news... Government of North Korea is blocking civilians to have access to internet, only one TV station controlled by the government and people are being punished for having international call. Sharing is Caring!
Watch this video to learn about the crimes the leaders of North Korea has committed. From illegal drugs to murder, there’s no crime that these guys won’t commit! Subscribe to Pablito’s Way! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2zuJeRutyMZSdoh0sltLA?sub_confirmation=1 New videos Monday, Tuesday, and Friday! New to Pablito's Way? Start here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9umoxByMRJQoW_PzGK-n84iLQgbQyN2 Watch some of my favorite vids below….. Most Insane Mayweather Moments! https://youtu.be/bLko6Lcjib4 WEIRDEST Things Ever Found in Animals! https://youtu.be/2TH1Xbt8l-c 9 of the WORST diseases EVER! https://youtu.be/01M-uJccOBs Assassinations That CHANGED the World! https://youtu.be/OjyKD06OyYM The Hottest Female Athletes! https://youtu.be/S4p1_MQrKK4 11 Most Ridiculou...
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In North Korea a university education is free and students are taught from a very young age to abide by the system of government. CNN's Will Ripley reports.
Everyone's heard about North Korea, the isolated kingdom that hangs off the east coast of China - but did you know these 11 facts about the infamous country? Visit our site: http://TopTrending.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Subscribe to Plethrons: http://www.youtube.com/Plethrons Commentator: http://youtube.com/BaerTaffy Music: Action Attack http://audiojungle.net/item/action-attack/11426322 11 Things You Didn't Know About North Korea Sources: http://www.vice.com/read/north-korea-is-stoned-all-the-time-which-explains-a-lot http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/north-koreas-28-approved-haircuts-1735221 http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-jongun-had-uncle-killed-by-120...
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Saturday is North Korea’s most important national holiday: the birthday of the Eternal President, Kim Jong-Un’s late grandfather Kim Il-Sung. It’s traditionally an occasion for a big test launch or detonation—and today, the North Korean government announced a, quote, “Big Event.” It turned out not to be so big. VICE News Tonight correspondent Charlet Duboc went to North Korea for the reveal. Check out 'Inside North Korea' with Shane Smith on VICE: http://bit.ly/2osayJW Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VIC...
Money & Power in North Korea Hidden Economy North Korea 2015 North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from the Kingdom of Goguryeo, also spelled as Koryŏ. At the end of World War II in 1945, the Korean Peninsula was divided into two zones along the 38th parallel, with the northern half of the peninsula occupied by the Soviet Union and the southern half by the United States. Initial hopes for a unified, independent Korea evaporated as the politics of the Cold War resulted in the establishment of two separate states with diametrically opposed political, economic, and social systems. Soviet General Terentii Shtykov recommended the establishment of the Soviet Civil ...
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EDIT ** The background music from 1:01-2:02 is muted due to copyrights issues. I am contacting the label to license the music and hopefully I will be able to put it back up next week. Start watching at 2:27 This is a documentary on my 12 days’ experiences in North Korea. The country is indeed a dystopian state that resembles every bit of Oceania of George Orwell’s 1984. You can find an equivalence here for everything from the Big Brother to the two-minute-hate. North Koreans' total loyalty and piety for their dictators was also absolutely mind-blowing. I am not a professional and this film is only intended to give you a sense of what’s happening in the most isolated place on Earth. It is truly a shame such a regime still exists in the year of 2015. Sorry if the quality of some parts ...
❤ Subscribe for more ❤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2izKBnBt2YDpxdFfDS2Dg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNuTNftZk2o Inside North Korea - BBC Documentary 2017 Inside North Korea - BBC Documentary 2017 Inside North Korea - BBC Documentary 2017 Inside North Korea - BBC Documentary 2017 Inside North Korea - BBC Documentary 2017 he name Korea derives from the name Goryeo (also spelled Koryŏ). The name Goryeo itself was first used by the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo (Koguryŏ) in the 5th century as a shortened form of its name. The 10th-century kingdom of Goryeo succeeded Goguryeo,[37][38][39][40] and thus inherited its name, which was pronounced by visiting Persian merchants as "Korea".[41] The modern spelling of Korea first appeared in the late 17th century in the travel writings of th...
Disturbingly accurate description of U.S. actions and lifestyle through the lens of North Korean government propaganda. DPRK propaganda on USA propaganda. Almost hilarious. I do not necessarily personally agree with some of the views presented in this video. However, I do personally agree with some of the views presented in this video. I own none of this footage. I do not have access to the completed work material this footage originated from. This footage may not be presented in its original form as a result.
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Voters are obliged to tick 'Yes' for the sole candidate on their ballot paper. John Swenson-Wright, head of the Asia programme at Chatham House, and a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Council on the future of Korea; Andrei Lankov - a professor of Korean Studies at Kookmin University, and author of the book: 'The Real North Korea: Life and Politics in the Failed Stalinist Utopia'; and Joseph Cheng - a professor of political science at City University of Hong Kong, and a north Asia specialist.
North Korea has warned it will launch a "pre-emptive and offensive nuclear strike" in response to joint US-South Korean military exercises. The war games, which began on Monday, are part of an annual test of defences against North Korea. Government leaders in Seoul said they will be the largest ever - after the North launched a long-range rocket and conducted another nuclear bomb test. The UN Security Council last week voted to impose its toughest sanctions against North Korea in two decades. North Korea dismissed them and warned of "merciless" steps in response. Do sanctions deter North Korea's ambitions? And can diplomacy work? Presenter: Mike Hanna Guests: Richard Hu - Professor of political science at the University of Hong Kong Robert Manning - Senior Fellow with the Brent Sc...
Experts discuss U.S. policy options toward North Korea in response to the country’s continued development of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, and the threat the Kim Jong-un regime poses to East Asia and the United States. SPEAKERS Robert L. Gallucci Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University; Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Mary Beth Long Cofounder and Principal, Global Alliance Advisors, LLC; Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense (via videoconference) Sue Mi Terry Managing Director, Korea, Bower Group Asia; Former National Intelligence Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations; Former Deputy National Int...