North Korea

North Korea is 46,528 square miles (120,540 square kilometers), and has a population of roughly 24 Million. South Korea is 38,691 square miles (100,210 square kilometers) and has a population of close to 59 Million.

I visited NK 11 years ago. I had a site with my story, I changed provider and now must find and re-upload it. NKorea is very controlled, as you know, and live to survive, which occupies the mind of all NKoreans. It's tragedy to the highest degree, especially seen from that point of view. People join the Army or whatever government connected job for a degree - very small - of opportunity. Recently, NKoreans have had to go to their home towns to get their own food, I've read; the government is not guaranteeing that either.

It is difficult to provide an exact number of radios in North Korea as data on this topic is restricted and not readily available. However, it is believed that radios are widely used for government-controlled broadcasts in the country.

The official language of North Korea is Korean. The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang which is also the largest city.

There are no known synagogues in North Korea. The practice of Judaism is not officially recognized in the country, which predominantly follows the Juche ideology.

The main religion in North Korea is the government-sanctioned religion of JUCHE. Juche, meaning "self-reliance", is a statist religion that requires veneration of Kim Il-Sung and his successive dynasty as gods and this makes the country resemble a theocracy more than the atheist secularist regimes of Communist States. Refusing to believe in Juche is treasonous.

However, religious passions of people are hard to quiet and it is estimated that around 5-10% of the population also follow forms of Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Korean shamanism, or Chondogyo.

The first inhabitants of North Korea were various tribes and kingdoms, such as the Gojoseon, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla kingdoms. These early groups laid the foundation for Korean culture and history.

The main religion in North Korea is atheism, with the government promoting Juche ideology, which emphasizes self-reliance and the worship of the country's leaders, particularly Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il. All citizens are expected to adhere to these beliefs.

Korean is the only language spoken in North Korea.

In North Korea, the second most spoken language after Korean is likely Chinese. China has historical and current cultural and economic ties with North Korea, leading to a significant presence of Chinese speakers in the country.

North Korea uses only Hangul in their writing, as they have abolished the use of Hanja (Chinese characters) in their language system. South Korea still uses Hanja to some extent alongside Hangul.

There is limited public information on the exact number of Filipino workers in North Korea, but the number is relatively small compared to other countries. The Philippine government has previously banned the deployment of Filipino workers to North Korea due to political tensions and concerns for their safety.

Yes, people in North Korea have a state-run pension system for retirement. However, the government's control over the economy and limited access to information make it challenging to obtain accurate information about the pension system.

Today there is no State or nation that covers what used to be Korea before 1945. There is "the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" (north Korea) and "the Republic of Korea" that is generally called 'South Korea'. Both are sovereign nation-States.

China, Russia, and South Korea border North Korea and Japan is a short relative distance away by sea. No other country comes close to North Korea.

The 3 main exports of North Korea are coal, textiles, and minerals. These products are key sources of revenue for the country's economy.

The "stunted generation" refers to individuals who have not reached their full physical or cognitive potential due to malnutrition or other factors during their early years of development. This term is often used in discussions about global health and development to highlight the long-term consequences of childhood malnutrition.

The boundary between South Korea and North Korea is known as the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). It is a heavily fortified buffer zone that runs along the 38th parallel north, separating the two countries. It is one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world.

The official language of North Korea is Korean, spoken by 100% of the population. Minority languages such as Chinese and Japanese are also spoken by some people but are not widely used.

North Korea is currently in the third stage of the demographic transition. This stage is characterized by lower birth rates and declining death rates, leading to a slower population growth rate.

Yes, North Korea and Syria have a history of cooperation and diplomatic relations. They have supported each other politically and economically, as well as in terms of military assistance. Both countries have faced international isolation and have shared common adversaries in the past.

Yes, North Korea is an active member of UN.

North Korea or the 'Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea' is politically one of the most oppressive regimes in modern history.

Kim Il Sung who ruled from June of 1949 till his death in 1994 and the countries current ruler Kim Jung Il rule with an iron first. Its people are not allowed to have any contact with the outside world and travel is restricted. Using cell phones, the internet, and listening or reading foreign media is forbidden and violating these rules can land you in a labor camp for an indefinite amount of time. Talking unkindly about or even sitting on a newspaper with a picture of the 'Dear Leader' Kim Il Sung can get you imprisoned for life or worse put to death.

In every way North Korea is a classic dictatorship. North Korea does have a congress and a political party but its legislative branch is considered by many to be a 'rubber stamp' congress. That is anything that Kim Jung Il and the Korean Workers Party propose gets passed. Anyone who stands up to oppose or dissents will end up in a labor camp or imprisoned.

There are LOADS of great books about living in North Korea. To name a few:

"This is Paradise! My North Korean childhood" - Hyok Kang

"The Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag" - Chol-hwan Kang

"Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea" - "Barbara Demick"

Are some great books to get an understanding of every day life in North Korea.

Access to information in North Korea is tightly controlled by the government, which limits outside communication and monitors the flow of information within the country. Media is heavily censored and international journalists face restrictions when trying to report from North Korea. Additionally, the regime tries to maintain a certain image to the outside world, making it challenging to obtain unbiased information about the country.