North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is an East Asian country occupying the northern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is a highly isolated nation ruled by the Kim dynasty, a hereditary dictatorship that maintains strict control over all aspects of life. The country's economy is heavily sanctioned due to its controversial nuclear weapons program and human rights record. North Korea faces widespread poverty and food shortages, and its citizens have limited access to information and freedom of expression.
