Asia/Eastern Asia
North Korea
Pyongyang
25.9 Mio
120 538 km²
North Korean won
Coastal
Korean
Historical Events
1910 - Annexation by Japan
Korea was annexed into the Empire of Japan, ending its sovereignty.
1945 - Division of Korea
Korea was divided at the 38th parallel after Japan's surrender in World War II.
1948 - Formation of North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was established as a socialist republic.
1950 - Korean War Begins
North Korea invaded South Korea, initiating the Korean War.
1953 - Korean Armistice Agreement
A ceasefire was reached, establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
1991 - UN Membership
North Korea became a member of the United Nations.
1994 - Start of Famine
North Korea experienced a devastating famine lasting until 1998.
2024 - Abandonment of Reunification Efforts
DPRK formally abandoned efforts to reunify Korea.