Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, is a country in East Asia located on the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It was established in 1948, following the end of World War II and the division of Korea. The DPRK is a one-party state led by the Kim family, characterized by a centralized economy, strict government control, and limited political freedoms. The country is known for its nuclear weapons program and tense relations with South Korea and the United States. Its capital is Pyongyang, and its ideology combines communism with nationalism.