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Latest news on politics in North Korea, with coverage on Kim Jong-un, international relations, military activities, nuclear ambitions, economic sanctions and more.
North Korean politics revolves around the dominance of the ruling Kim dynasty, currently led by Kim Jong-un who took power after his father's death in 2011. The country operates as a highly centralised, authoritarian state, with the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) serving as the only legal political party. The government tightly controls all aspects of society, including the economy, media, and military.
Kim Jong Un's leadership has seen a continuation of the regime's pursuit of nuclear weapons and a confrontational approach towards South Korea and the United States, punctuated by periodic missile tests and military provocations.
Human rights abuses, including political repression, censorship, and forced labour, are widespread in North Korea, drawing criticism from the international community and leading to sanctions imposed by various countries and organisations.
Despite its isolation and economic sanctions, North Korea maintains diplomatic relations with a few countries, primarily China and Russia, with the former serving as North Korea's largest trading partner and a crucial source of economic support, providing food, fuel, and trade opportunities.
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