query: how old is the current president of north korea?

title: North Korea

text: the current Supreme Leader or "Suryeong" of North Korea. He heads all major governing structures: he is Chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, and Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army. His grandfather Kim Il-sung, the founder and leader of North Korea until his death in 1994, is the country's "Eternal President", while his father Kim Jong-il who succeeded Kim Il-sung as leader was announced "Eternal General Secretary" after his death in 2011. According to the Constitution of North Korea there are officially three main branches of government. The first

title: First Lady of North Korea

text: First Lady of North Korea The First Lady of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as the First Lady of North Korea, is the wife of the Supreme Leader of North Korea. During the administration of President Kim Il-sung, his second wife, Kim Song-ae, assumed the duties of First Lady. The position was left vacant under the leadership of Chairman Kim Jong-il, who had two wives and three domestic partners at different times; although the position was re-established following the successful April 2018 inter-Korean summit. The current First Lady is Ri Sol-ju, wife of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un,

title: Cabinet of North Korea

text: Cabinet of North Korea The Cabinet of North Korea ("Naegak") is, according to the Constitution of North Korea, the administrative and executive body and a general state-management organ in the Government of North Korea. The Cabinet's principal newspaper is "Minju Choson". In North Korea's first constitution, adopted in 1948, the executive powers were vested in the Cabinet, chaired by Kim Il-sung himself. The 1972 constitution saw the establishment of the post of President of North Korea which led the executive branch, and the cabinet was split into two organizations: The Central People's Committee and the State Administration Council. The Central

title: Botswana–North Korea relations

text: Botswana–North Korea relations Botswana–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Botswana and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. The two countries never maintained an embassy in their respective capitals since the suspension of diplomatic relations in February 2014. The two countries established diplomatic ties on 27 November 1974, during the Cold War. Botswana's first independent leader, President Seretse Khama, made a state visit to Pyongyang between 9 and 13 August 1976. During the visit, he and his wife met with Kim Il-sung, who arranged a banquet for them. Reportedly,

title: Cabinet of North Korea

text: Premier nominates. The cabinet forms acts in the form of decisions and directives. The Cabinet shall: At a local level, the Cabinet supervises the Local People's Committees. Cabinet of North Korea The Cabinet of North Korea ("Naegak") is, according to the Constitution of North Korea, the administrative and executive body and a general state-management organ in the Government of North Korea. The Cabinet's principal newspaper is "Minju Choson". In North Korea's first constitution, adopted in 1948, the executive powers were vested in the Cabinet, chaired by Kim Il-sung himself. The 1972 constitution saw the establishment of the post of President

title: Workers' Party of North Korea

text: Workers' Party of North Korea The Workers' Party of North Korea () was a communist party in North Korea from 1946 to 1949 and was a predecessor of the current Workers' Party of Korea. It was founded at a congress on 28–30 August 1946, by the merger of the North Korean Branch Bureau of the Communist Party of Korea and the New People's Party of Korea. Kim Tu-bong, the leader of the New People's Party, was elected Chairman of the party. Vice Chairmen of the party were Chu Yong-ha and Kim Il-sung. At the time of establishment, the party is

title: Premier of North Korea

text: Premier of North Korea The Premier of the Cabinet () is nominally the non-executive head of government of North Korea. The office is also alternatively known as Prime Minister of North Korea. The current premier is Pak Pong-ju. Originally, under the 1948 Constitution of the DPRK, the Premier was a very important post and held actual power over the government. Kim Il-sung himself inaugurated the post, keeping it for 24 years until 1972, while the ceremonial role of the head of State rested in the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly. The 1972 Constitution created the

title: North Korea–Seychelles relations

text: fifty-five North Korean instructors and interpreters to aid the military of Seychelles. During his time in power, President René visited Pyongyang several times, meeting with Kim Il-sung. During one meeting in 1988, he expressed support for Korean reunification, and applauded the idea of a Democratic Confederal Republic of Koryo. At the end of that visit, the two countries signed a treaty of economic cooperation. In 2012 the Seychellois government – together with that of Kiribati – was accused of providing passports to North Koreans involved in illegal arms smuggling. North Korea–Seychelles relations North Korea–Seychelles relations refers to the current and

title: North Korea–Togo relations

text: North Korea–Togo relations North Korea–Togo relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between North Korea and Togo. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals, although North Korea formerly had an embassy in Lomé. During the 1967–2005 rule of General Gnassingbé Eyadéma, father of current dictator Faure Gnassingbé, Togo maintained close relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known as North Korea), despite the Togolese government's pro-Western and right-wing stances. In 1974, Eyadéma visited Pyongyang, meeting with Kim Il-sung. On 17 September 1974 he broke off relations with South Korea, and expelled the South

title: Eternal leaders of North Korea

text: Eternal leaders of North Korea Eternal leaders of North Korea (주체조선의 영원한 수령) refers to the practice of granting posthumous titles to deceased leaders of North Korea. The phrase "Eternal Leaders of Juche Korea" was established by a line in the preamble to the Constitution, as amended on 30 June 2016, and in subsequent revisions. It reads (in the original version): The President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was established in the Constitution of North Korea in 1972. Until then, Kim Il-sung, the "de facto" ruler of North Korea, held the posts of Premier and General Secretary of

title: Eternal leaders of North Korea

text: the head of the military, the Chairman of the National Defence Commission (replaced by State Affairs Commission of North Korea in 2016) and Supreme Commander of the Korean People's Army, all of which are currently held by Kim Il-sung's grandson, Kim Jong-un. The latter Kim is also the chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, and is referred to as "Supreme Leader" with absolute control over the country. The President of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly performs representative functions ordinarily accorded to a head of state. Eternal leaders of North Korea Eternal leaders of North Korea (주체조선의 영원한

title: Foreign relations of North Korea

text: DPRK through its embassy in Seoul, South Korea. The DPRK is represented in Turkey through its embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria. Turkey fought against North Korea during the Korean War, in which approximately 487 Turkish soldiers died. In June 2018, Turkey and North Korea began negotiations to return the remains of deceased Turkish soldiers. Uganda is a long-term ally of the DPRK. Yoweri Museveni, Uganda's president since 1986, has said that he learned basic Korean from Kim Il-sung during visits to North Korea. The DPRK has provided training for pilots, technicians, police, marine forces, and special forces. In 2016 Uganda stated

title: Constitution of North Korea

text: The 1972 Constitution was adopted on 27 December. Under the new constitution, Kim Il-sung became the President of North Korea. He became the head of state serving as commander of the armed forces and chairman of the National Defense Committee, he had the power to issue edicts, grant pardons, and conclude or abrogate treaties. Under the old constitution, there was no one designated as the head of state. The chairman of the Presidium of the SPA represented the state which followed the Soviet practice. In contrast to the 1948 Soviet-style constitution, the 1972 Constitution introduced various North Korean concepts of

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: led to the formation of the United Nations Temporary Commission on Korea (UNTCOK) in 1947. The Soviet Union opposed this move and refused to allow UNTCOK to operate in the North. UNTCOK organised a general election in the South, which was held on May 10, 1948. The Republic of Korea was established with Syngman Rhee as President, and formally replaced the US military occupation on August 15. In North Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was declared on September 9, with Kim Il-sung, as prime minister. Soviet occupation forces left the North on December 10, 1948. US forces left

title: North Korea

text: core of North Korean diplomacy and have seen numerous shifts in the last few decades. North Korea's policy is to seek reunification without what it sees as outside interference, through a federal structure retaining each side's leadership and systems. In 1972, the two Koreas agreed in principle to achieve reunification through peaceful means and without foreign interference. On 10 October 1980 then North Korean president Kim Il-sung proposed a federation between North and South Korea named the Democratic Federal Republic of Korea in which the respective political systems would initially remain. However, relations remained cool well until the early 1990s,

title: North Korea–United States relations

text: Korea situation. Americans have more trust in U.S. military leaders than they do in President Trump to handle the current North Korea situation. Still, many Americans seem to be unsure on who they are more comfortable with handling the situation. Americans are still hesitant of military action, as a majority of Americans still oppose preemptive military intervention. Top people within the military and government see this situation escalating to military action, while some still have hope that peace is possible. Still, the U.S. continues to impose sanctions on North Korea. Q: How much do you trust Donald Trump to act

title: East Korea Warm Current

text: East Korea Warm Current The East Korea Warm Current (동한난류, 東韓暖流) is an ocean current in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). It branches off from the Tsushima Current at the eastern end of the Korea Strait, and flows north along the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Between 36° and 38° N, it encounters the North Korea Cold Current and veers southeast into the open sea. The boundary between the two currents fluctuates throughout the year, creating large eddies. As it flows northeastward, the East Korea current eventually rejoins the Tsushima Current. It's very hot and rainy in the

title: East Korea Warm Current

text: Summer. East Korea Warm Current The East Korea Warm Current (동한난류, 東韓暖流) is an ocean current in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). It branches off from the Tsushima Current at the eastern end of the Korea Strait, and flows north along the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Between 36° and 38° N, it encounters the North Korea Cold Current and veers southeast into the open sea. The boundary between the two currents fluctuates throughout the year, creating large eddies. As it flows northeastward, the East Korea current eventually rejoins the Tsushima Current. It's very hot and rainy in

title: North Korea–Switzerland relations

text: peninsula (North Korea, South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, and the United States) most recently with the 2017–18 North Korea crisis. Swiss President Doris Leuthard identified her country as being able to host such talks again in September 2017. North Korea's current leader, Kim Jong-un, is believed to have attended boarding school at the Liebefeld-Steinhölzli school in the late 1990s, having been registered under a pseudonym. North Korea–Switzerland relations North Korea–Switzerland relations are foreign relations between North Korea and Switzerland. Switzerland has a cooperation office in the Taedonggang River District of Pyongyang, North Korea, while official diplomatic duties are performed by

title: North Korea–United States relations

text: Donald Trump's inauguration, he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have exchanged insults on numerous occasions. President Trump often takes to Twitter to talk about Kim Jong-un and the current North Korea situation. The situation has seriously elevated, worrying many Americans. A vast majority of Americans (70%) think that North Korea poses a serious threat to the United States, while 14% of Americans think it is no threat at all. Many Americans have shown doubt and sometimes outright opposition to President Trump during the crisis. A plurality of Americans think President Trump lacks the responsibility to handle the current North

title: Gambia–North Korea relations

text: referred to as the "North Korea of Africa" or similar terms, expressions which unfavourably compare the human rights situation and political structure in the two countries. Gambia–North Korea relations The Gambia–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Gambia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), known as North Korea in the Western World. Hong Son Phy is the accredited ambassador to Banjul. President Dawda Jawara established relations with the DPRK in March 1973, having first reassured South Korea that the move – in line with the country's non-aligned policies – would not interfere with

title: Mauritania–North Korea relations

text: President are lit up (in addition to a photo of Kim and President Ould Daddah). During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Mauritanian–North Korean relations were presumably strained due to North Korean aid to and military backing for the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic during the Western Sahara War. In June 1977, diplomatic relations between the two countries were broken off, and remained such for some time. Mauritania–North Korea relations Mauritania–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Mauritania and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither

title: Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations

text: Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations Equatorial Guinea–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Equatorial Guinea and North Korea. While Equatorial Guinea has no representation in North Korea, it is one of few African states to have a North Korean embassy, located in the capital of Malabo. Diplomatic relations between Equatorial Guinea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known as North Korea) were established in 1969, a year after Equatoguinean independence from Spain. The country's first leader, soon-to-be President for Life Francisco Macías Nguema, would come to lead one of the most brutal regimes

title: Gambia–North Korea relations

text: Gambia–North Korea relations The Gambia–North Korea relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Gambia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), known as North Korea in the Western World. Hong Son Phy is the accredited ambassador to Banjul. President Dawda Jawara established relations with the DPRK in March 1973, having first reassured South Korea that the move – in line with the country's non-aligned policies – would not interfere with ties to Seoul. A Gambian delegation visited both Koreas later the same year – the tour of DPRK strained the Gambian delegates, who described the "incessant

title: North Korea–Seychelles relations

text: North Korea–Seychelles relations North Korea–Seychelles relations refers to the current and historical relationship between North Korea and Seychelles. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. During the 1977–2004 rule of President France-Albert René, the socialist and non-aligned government of Seychelles – a small African Indian Ocean island nation – maintained close relations with the Democratic Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea. The country received significant North Korean developmental aid. Much of the cooperation was military. Uniformed North Korean soldiers were present in the country in 1980. Another example of military cooperation was the 1983 deployment of

title: Mongolia–North Korea relations

text: Miyeegombyn Enkhbold, Mongolia's prime minister, officially denied the existence of such camps. One scholar estimated that 500 North Korean refugees enter Mongolia each month, along with some legal migrant labourers who come under an inter-governmental agreement to work in light industry and infrastructure projects. In 2013, the Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj visited North Korea, and the two countries expanded economic ties, particularly with regard to oil refining. In October 2018, Korean president Kim Jong-un received an official invite to pay the visit to Mongolia. Mongolia–North Korea relations Mongolia–North Korea relations (, ) are the historic and current bilateral relations between

title: Economy of North Korea

text: North Korea's economy contracted by 50% and many (possibly up to 3.5 million) people died of starvation. In December 1991, North Korea established a "zone of free economy and trade" to include the northeastern port cities of Unggi (Sŏnbong), Ch'ŏngjin, and Najin. The establishment of this zone also had ramifications on the questions of how far North Korea would go in opening its economy to the West and to South Korea, the future of the development scheme for the Tumen River area, and, more important, how much North Korea would reform its economic system. North Korea announced in December 1993

title: Botswana–North Korea relations

text: of the Far East by the military dictatorship. On top of that, this pro-democratic president denounced government officials of North Korea. "North's leaders look like living in the Stone Age," Khama expressed his view on the country notorious for human rights violations. Botswana–North Korea relations Botswana–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Botswana and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. The two countries never maintained an embassy in their respective capitals since the suspension of diplomatic relations in February 2014. The two countries established diplomatic ties on 27 November

title: Comoros–North Korea relations

text: Comoros–North Korea relations Comoros–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between the Comoros and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither nation maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Formerly the DPRK had an ambassador stationed in Moroni. Diplomatic relations with North Korea were established soon after the Comoros gained its independence from France on 6 July 1975, on 13 November later that year. This was during the rule of Prince Said Mohamed Jaffar, who had replaced President Ahmed Abdallah in a coup only months before. He himself was replaced

title: Burundi–North Korea relations

text: later President, Pierre Buyoya (in power 1987-1993 and 1996-2003), likewise aligned with the DPRK, among other things expressing support for the country's plans to achieve Korean reunification. He is reported to have had possible North Korean military assistance during the Second Congo War. In 2011, it was alleged that Burundi – by purchasing defective Chinese weapons from the North Koreans through an Ukrainian company – had broken the arms embargo placed on the DPRK. Burundi–North Korea relations Burundi–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Burundi and North Korea. Neither country maintains an embassy in their

title: Burundi–North Korea relations

text: Burundi–North Korea relations Burundi–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Burundi and North Korea. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 11 March 1967, a year after President Michel Micombero overthrew the previous monarchy. Micombero, a Tutsi African socialist aligned with China, initially maintained a close relationship with North Korea. It was eventually strained in 1971 by alleged undermining against his military rule carried out by North Koreans among the youth members of the Union for National Progress. For several months he refused to

title: Premier of North Korea

text: often changed. The following is a list of premiers of North Korea since its founding in 1948. The Premier is represented by a number of vice premiers, who act as a high-ranking executive assistant to the Premier. They are: Im Chol-ung, Jon Kwang-ho, Kim Tok-hun, Ko In-ho, Ri Ju-o, Ri Mu-yong, Ri Ryong-nam, Ro Tu-chol, and Tong Jong-ho. Previous officer holders include: Premier of North Korea The Premier of the Cabinet () is nominally the non-executive head of government of North Korea. The office is also alternatively known as Prime Minister of North Korea. The current premier is Pak Pong-ju.

title: Provinces of North Korea

text: Provinces of North Korea Provinces are the first-level division within North Korea. There are 9 provinces in North Korea: Chagang, North Hamgyong, South Hamgyong, North Hwanghae, South Hwanghae, Kangwon, North Pyongan, South Pyongan and Ryanggang. Although the details of local administration have changed dramatically over time, the basic outline of the current three-tiered system was implemented under the reign of Gojong in 1895. A similar system also remains in use in South Korea. A province () are the highest-ranked administrative divisions in North Korea. Provinces have equal status to the special cities. The populations listed for each province are from

title: Provinces of North Korea

text: the 2008 North Korea Census. From this census, there are an additional 702,372 people living in military camps. Provinces of North Korea Provinces are the first-level division within North Korea. There are 9 provinces in North Korea: Chagang, North Hamgyong, South Hamgyong, North Hwanghae, South Hwanghae, Kangwon, North Pyongan, South Pyongan and Ryanggang. Although the details of local administration have changed dramatically over time, the basic outline of the current three-tiered system was implemented under the reign of Gojong in 1895. A similar system also remains in use in South Korea. A province () are the highest-ranked administrative divisions in

title: Government of North Korea

text: conclusion of most cases is foregone; experts outside North Korea and numerous defectors confirm this to be a widespread problem. Freedom House states that, "North Korea does not have an independent judiciary and does not acknowledge individual rights...reports of arbitrary detentions, 'disappearances,' and extrajudicial killings are common; torture is widespread and severe" North Korea's fifth and current constitution was approved and adopted in September 1998, replacing the one previously adopted in 1972. The former constitution had last been amended in 1992. Under the new constitution, North Korea is a socialist state representing the interests of all the Korean people. Criminal

title: Liberty in North Korea

text: excessively controlling his movements and appearances. Current President/CEO Hannah Song and Director of Research & Strategy Sokeel Park have each been hosted individually by TED. Joseph Kim, one of LiNK's first rescued refugees, also appeared at TED Global in June 2013. He spoke about his life in North Korea during the famine, the family he lost and gained, and the power of hope. Sokeel Park has been interviewed by major media outlets on topics regarding North Korea. He was referenced in an op-ed written by journalist, best-seller, and temporary North Korea captive Laura Ling, titled "Gangnam style? Not in N.

title: Emblem of North Korea

text: Emblem of North Korea The National Emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is the coat of arms of North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The current version adopted in 1993 is based on a design that was used since the foundation of the republic in 1948. Two previous versions were briefly in use in the late 1940s. Prominent features on the emblem are a red star, a hydroelectric plant (the Sup'ung dam) and Mount Paektu. The design bears similarities to the emblem of the Soviet Union and other emblems of the socialist heraldic

title: History of North Korea

text: In 2016, 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea was held in Pyongyang, the first party congress since 1980. In 2017, North Korea tested the Hwasong-15, an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in the United States of America. Estimates of North Korea's nuclear arsenal at that time ranged between 15 and 60 bombs, probably including hydrogen bombs. In February 2018, North Korea sent an unprecedented high-level delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea, headed by Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, and President Kim Yong-nam, which passed on an invitation to South Korean President Moon to

title: Namibia–North Korea relations

text: 2012, it was reported that Namibia had contracted the DPRK to build thirteen "mini-state houses" in each of the country's regions for President Pohamba, a hugely expensive move which faced immediate criticism. In 2016, it was confirmed that military co-operation was continuing. Namibia–North Korea relations Namibia–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Namibia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals, although DPRK formerly had one in Windhoek, which closed down in 1994. During the Namibian War of Independence, the DPRK provided significant support for the

title: Economy of North Korea

text: Group of Korea is the official company that manages oversea investments to North Korea. North and South Korea's economic ties have fluctuated greatly over the past 30 years or so. In the late 1990s and most of the 2000s, North-South relations warmed under the Sunshine Policy of President Kim Dae-jung. Many firms agreed to invest in North Korea, encouraged by the South Korean government's commitment to cover their losses, should investment projects in the north fail to become profitable. Following a 1988 decision by the South Korean Government to allow trade with the North (see Reunification efforts since 1971), South

title: North Korea–Poland relations

text: North Korea–Poland relations Poland is one of the few countries that maintain diplomatic and limited trading (fishing) relations with Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Poland recognized the DPRK on 16 October 1948 as the sole legitimate government of the whole Korea. North Korea maintains an embassy in Warsaw, and Poland in Pyongyang. The current North Korean ambassador is Geun Ri. The current Polish ambassador is Krzysztof Ciebień. According to a 2013 BBC World Service Poll, only 5% of Poles view North Korea's influence positively, with 68% expressing a negative view. From June 1956 until 1993, Poland remained part of the

title: 2009 imprisonment of American journalists by North Korea

text: Department would call on North Korea for "amnesty" for the two journalists; the "Washington Post" interpreted this as an admission by the U.S. government that the two are indeed guilty of an offense. The State Department had previously called for their release on "humanitarian" grounds. The co-founder of Current TV, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, was also considered for travel to North Korea. According to Kim Tae-woo of the Korea Institute for Defense Analysis, a South Korean institute, "[t]he journalists considerably weakened their government's leverage against the North" in ongoing negotiations over the DPRK's nuclear program. William Stanton, the

title: North Korea

text: lack of a credible source. Many of the claims originate from the South Korean right-wing newspaper "The Chosun Ilbo". Max Fisher of "The Washington Post" has written that "almost any story [on North Korea] is treated as broadly credible, no matter how outlandish or thinly sourced". Occasional deliberate disinformation on the part of North Korean establishments further complicates the issue. The censorship in North Korea encompasses all the information produced by the media. Monitored heavily by government officials, the media is strictly used to reinforce ideals approved by the government. There is no freedom of press in North Korea as

title: President of South Korea

text: President of South Korea The President of the Republic of Korea () is, according to the South Korean constitution, the chairperson of the cabinet, the chief executive of the government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and the head of state of South Korea. The Constitution and the amended Presidential Election Act of 1987 provide for election of the president by direct, secret ballot, ending sixteen years of indirect presidential elections under the preceding two governments. The president is directly elected to a five-year term, with no possibility of re-election. If a presidential vacancy should occur, a successor must be elected

title: Kenya–North Korea relations

text: Pyeongchang where he had been scheduled to attend a U.N. biodiversity conference. The One World website which is a major global awareness, human rights and education movement highlights the fact that Kenya's President who was indicted by the ICC enters as Kenya's President and talks about how to deal with an indicted war criminal becoming a democratically-elected president. (Uhuru Kenyatta's case in the ICC was dropped in December 2014.) The article also mentions a bit of North Korea's human rights violations and compares both countries. North Korea maintains an embassy in Kampala which also accredited to Kenya. According to the

title: President of South Korea

text: are alive: The longest-lived President was Yun Bo-seon, who died on July 18, 1990 (at the age of ). The most recent President to die was Kim Young-sam, who died on November 22, 2015 (at the age of ). President of South Korea The President of the Republic of Korea () is, according to the South Korean constitution, the chairperson of the cabinet, the chief executive of the government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and the head of state of South Korea. The Constitution and the amended Presidential Election Act of 1987 provide for election of the president by direct,

title: Media coverage of North Korea

text: the narrative as the North Koreans being these insane outliers", the more likely it is to be published. Author and retired British diplomat James Hoare wrote, "The main emphasis in British [media] coverage of North Korea is on the odd and the peculiar." The "Washington Post"s Max Fisher has written that, in regard to North Korea, "almost any story is treated as broadly credible, no matter how outlandish or thinly sourced." Fisher quoted Isaac Stone Fish of "Foreign Policy" joking that "as an American journalist you can write almost anything you want about North Korea and people will just accept

title: Demographics of North Korea

text: was divided into two occupied zones: North occupied by the Soviet Union and the South by the United States. Negotiations on unification failed, and in 1948 two separate countries were formed: North and South Korea. Korean is the official language of North Korea. "The World Factbook" states "traditionally Buddhist and Confucianist, some Christian and syncretic Chondogyo" in regards to religion, but also states "autonomous religious activities now almost nonexistent; government-sponsored religious groups exist to provide illusion of religious freedom". , 8.86% of the population older than 5 years old have attained academic degrees. In 2000, North Korea spent 38.2% of

title: Politics of North Korea

text: with both South Korea and the United States. North Korea has also experimented with market economics in some sectors of its economy, but these have had limited impact. Some outside observers have suggested that Kim Jong-il himself favored such reforms but that some parts of the party and the military resisted any changes that might threaten stability for North Korea. Although there are occasional reports of signs of opposition to the government, these appear to be isolated, and there is no evidence of major internal threats to the current government. Some foreign analysts have pointed to widespread starvation, increased emigration

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: South Korea ceased infiltrating its agents into the North. US President George W Bush, however, did not support the Sunshine Policy and in 2002 branded North Korea as a member of an Axis of Evil. Continuing concerns about North Korea's potential to develop nuclear missiles led in 2003 to the six-party talks that included North Korea, South Korea, the USA, Russia, China, and Japan. In 2006, however, North Korea resumed testing missiles and on October 9 conducted its first nuclear test. The June 15, 2000 Joint Declaration that the two leaders signed during the first South-North summit stated that they

title: North Korea–Norway relations

text: North Korea–Norway relations North Korea–Norway relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Norway and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither country maintains an embassy in the other, although North Korea formerly had an embassy in the Norwegian capital Oslo. The Norwegian ambassador in Seoul is also accredited to North Korea, as is the North Korean one in Stockholm to Norway. As a member of the United Nations (and with the Norwegian politician Trygve Lie serving as the organization's Secretary-General) and a close ally of the United States through its participation

title: Media of North Korea

text: all media outlets in North Korea. by the state. Article 67 of the North Korean Constitution protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press. In practice, however, the press is tightly controlled, and the government only allows speech that supports it and the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. , North Korea occupies the last place on Reporters Without Borders' annual Press Freedom Index. The late Kim Jong-il's book, "The Great Teacher of Journalists", advises that "newspapers carry articles in which they unfailingly hold the president in high esteem, adore him and praise him as the great revolutionary leader". Media

title: North Korea–Togo relations

text: Korean embassy staff from Togo. During the Cold War, the DPRK provided significant aid to the Togolese government. The military of Togo also received training from North Korean military adviser teams deployed to the country. North Korea–Togo relations North Korea–Togo relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between North Korea and Togo. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals, although North Korea formerly had an embassy in Lomé. During the 1967–2005 rule of General Gnassingbé Eyadéma, father of current dictator Faure Gnassingbé, Togo maintained close relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known

title: Transport in North Korea

text: Winter Olympic Games in South Korea had taken off. Road vehicles in North Korea bear distance stars. These are paint markings which display how far the particular vehicle has traveled without incident. Each star represents 50,000 kilometers travelled without an accident. The bus in this example has three stars, indicating that it has traveled over 150,000 kilometres without a crash. Transport in North Korea Transport in North Korea is constrained by economic problems and government restrictions. Public transport predominates, and most of it is electrified. Travel to North Korea is tightly controlled. The standard route to and from North Korea

title: North Korea–Singapore relations

text: Affairs. North Korea–Singapore relations North Korea–Singapore relations () are bilateral relations between North Korea and Singapore. Singapore and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 8 November 1975. North Korea maintains an embassy in Singapore while the latter has accredited a non-resident ambassador to Pyongyang from Beijing. The current North Korean ambassador to Singapore is Kim Chol Nam. Relationships between the two countries are not active at the official level, but Singapore has suspended trade relations with North Korea since November 2017. North Korean citizens could enter Singapore visa-free till mid 2016, when the rules were changed and North Koreans now

title: North Korea–Singapore relations

text: North Korea–Singapore relations North Korea–Singapore relations () are bilateral relations between North Korea and Singapore. Singapore and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 8 November 1975. North Korea maintains an embassy in Singapore while the latter has accredited a non-resident ambassador to Pyongyang from Beijing. The current North Korean ambassador to Singapore is Kim Chol Nam. Relationships between the two countries are not active at the official level, but Singapore has suspended trade relations with North Korea since November 2017. North Korean citizens could enter Singapore visa-free till mid 2016, when the rules were changed and North Koreans now do

text: 2009 imprisonment of American journalists by North Korea On March 17, 2009, North Korean Soldiers detained two American journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, who were working for the U.S. independent cable television network Current TV (defunct since August 2013), after they crossed into North Korea from China without a visa. They were found guilty of illegal entry and sentenced to twelve years' hard labor in June 2009. North Korean leader Kim Jong-il pardoned the two on August 5, 2009, the day after former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived in the country on a publicly unannounced visit. Korean American Euna

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: and South Korea marched together in the opening ceremony and fielded a united women's ice hockey team. As well as the athletes, North Korea sent an unprecedented high-level delegation, headed by Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, and President Kim Yong-nam, and including performers like the Samjiyon Orchestra. The delegation passed on an invitation to President Moon to visit North Korea. Following the Olympics, authorities of the two countries raised the possibility that they could host the 2021 Asian Winter Games together. On 1 April, South Korean K-pop stars performed a concert in Pyongyang entitled "Spring is Coming", which was

title: Denmark–North Korea relations

text: Nations Office for Project Services and International Fund for Agricultural Development. Denmark offers North Korea humanitarian aid through multilateral organisations as Red Cross and the World Food Programme. Denmark tries to influence the development of democratization, respect for human rights and liberalization of the North Korean economy. In 2008, Danish aid to North Korea amounted 239 million DKK. Denmark–North Korea relations Denmark–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Denmark is represented in the DPRK, through its embassy in Beijing, China. The DPRK

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: an explosion at the stern, and was investigating whether a torpedo attack was the cause. Out of 104 sailors, 46 died and 58 were rescued. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak convened an emergency meeting of security officials and ordered the military to focus on rescuing the sailors. On May 20, 2010, a team of international researchers published results claiming that the sinking had been caused by a North Korean torpedo; North Korea rejected the findings. South Korea agreed with the findings from the research group and President Lee Myung-bak declared afterwards that Seoul would cut all trade with North Korea

title: Demographics of North Korea

text: the 15–64-year-old segment (68.09%). The median age of the population is 32.9 years, and the gender ratio is 0.95 males to 1.00 female. Nowadays, North Korean women have on average 2 children, against 3 in the early 1980s. According to "The World Factbook", North Korea is racially homogeneous and contains a small Chinese community and a few ethnic Japanese. The 2008 census listed two nationalities: Korean (%) and Other (%). Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910, in which the Korean Peninsula was occupied by Japanese. In 1945, when Japan was defeated in World War II, Korea

title: North Korea

text: with a brief period in the early 1980s when North Korea offered to provide flood relief to its southern neighbor. Although the offer was initially welcomed, talks over how to deliver the relief goods broke down and none of the promised aid ever crossed the border. The two countries also organized a reunion of 92 separated families. The Sunshine Policy instituted by South Korean president Kim Dae-jung in 1998 was a watershed in inter-Korean relations. It encouraged other countries to engage with the North, which allowed Pyongyang to normalize relations with a number of European Union states and contributed to

title: Iceland–North Korea relations

text: was recalled only two months later, following the purge and execution of Jang Sung-taek, of whom the ambassador was a close associate. Iceland–North Korea relations Iceland–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Iceland and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither nation maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Instead, the Icelandic ambassador in Beijing is also accredited to North Korea, while the North Korean ambassador in Stockholm is accredited to Iceland. The Swedish embassy in Pyongyang handles visa matters on behalf of Iceland. According to most sources, diplomatic

title: Iceland–North Korea relations

text: Iceland–North Korea relations Iceland–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Iceland and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither nation maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Instead, the Icelandic ambassador in Beijing is also accredited to North Korea, while the North Korean ambassador in Stockholm is accredited to Iceland. The Swedish embassy in Pyongyang handles visa matters on behalf of Iceland. According to most sources, diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1973, when all Nordic countries jointly opted to recognize the DPRK, ending the country's

title: 2017–18 North Korea crisis

text: Olympics. North and South Korea marched together in the Olympics opening ceremony and fielded a united women's ice hockey team. As well as the athletes, North Korea sent an unprecedented high-level delegation, headed by Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, and President Kim Yong-nam, and including performers like the Samjiyon Orchestra. The delegation passed along an invitation to President Moon to visit North Korea. According to North Korea expert Sung-Yoon Lee, North Korea's policy toward the Olympics is to enhance North Korea's status: "One doesn't need to be a genius to see that this is what North Korea does: After

title: Workers' Party of North Korea

text: these organizations had preceded the foundation of the party in August 1946. The party also managed a Consumers' Cooperative Society. The party published "Rodong Sinmun" and "Kunroja". The decision to start these publications was taken at the first party congress. "Rodong Sinmun" was the mass newspaper of the party, whereas "Kunroja" was the theoretical magazine of the party. Both organs were later taken over by the Workers Party of Korea. Workers' Party of North Korea The Workers' Party of North Korea () was a communist party in North Korea from 1946 to 1949 and was a predecessor of the current

title: Denmark–North Korea relations

text: Denmark–North Korea relations Denmark–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Denmark is represented in the DPRK, through its embassy in Beijing, China. The DPRK is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Denmark supports the efforts to get North Korea back to the six-party talks. Denmark was one of the first countries to recognize the DPRK during the Korean War. Diplomatic relations between Denmark and DPRK were established on 17 July 1973. In October 1976, Denmark closed the DPRK mission

title: France–North Korea relations

text: means, "de jure", that France considers the Republic of Korea to have sole sovereignty over Korea. France's official position is that it will consider establishing diplomatic relations with the DPRK if and when the latter abandons its nuclear weapons programme and improves its human rights record. President François Mitterrand who toured North Korea in 1981 promised recognition to North Korea before he was elected. In late 2009, French president Nicolas Sarkozy appointed Socialist politician Jack Lang his special envoy to North Korea, following a similar assignment earlier in the year to Cuba. Lang traveled to Pyongyang on November 9 for

title: North Korea–South Korea relations

text: warned of stern retaliation, with President Lee Myung-bak ordering the destruction of a nearby North Korea missile base if further provocation should occur. The official North Korean news agency, KCNA, stated that North Korea only fired after the South had "recklessly fired into our sea area". In 2011 it was revealed that North Korea abducted four high-ranking South Korean military officers in 1999. On December 12, 2012, North Korea launched the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2, a scientific and technological satellite, and it reached orbit. In response, the United States reployed its warships in the region. January–September 2013 saw an escalation of

title: North Korea–Rwanda relations

text: North Korea–Rwanda relations North Korea–Rwanda relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between North Korea and Rwanda. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. During the Cold War, most Rwandan governments were deeply anti-communist. Despite this, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, commonly known as North Korea) maintained friendly relations with the country, and provided developmental aid. One example of this is the deployment of a North Korean team in 1978 and 1979, to help start up Asian carp-based aquaculture in Rwanda. Some members of the Rwandan Patriotic Front may have received military training in

title: Australia–North Korea relations

text: August 2008. Australia–North Korea relations Australia–North Korea relations are the current and historical bilateral relations between Australia and North Korea. The two countries nominally have diplomatic relations, though as of 2013 neither Australia nor North Korea has an official diplomatic presence in the other country. Instead, diplomatic relations between the two are handled by non-resident embassies. The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, while the DPRK embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is responsible for relations with Australia. Additionally, the Swedish embassy in Pyongyang provides limited assistance to Australians. Generally the relations are stressed, due to Australia being a

title: Australia–North Korea relations

text: Australia–North Korea relations Australia–North Korea relations are the current and historical bilateral relations between Australia and North Korea. The two countries nominally have diplomatic relations, though as of 2013 neither Australia nor North Korea has an official diplomatic presence in the other country. Instead, diplomatic relations between the two are handled by non-resident embassies. The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, while the DPRK embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is responsible for relations with Australia. Additionally, the Swedish embassy in Pyongyang provides limited assistance to Australians. Generally the relations are stressed, due to Australia being a close ally

title: Day of the Foundation of the Republic (North Korea)

text: the August Faction Incident. In 1997 the "Juche" calendar was adopted on September 9, which became September 9, "Juche" 86. In 2018, North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of its foundation. Russian Federation Council Chairman Valentina Matviyenko and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, as well as delegations from Cuba, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, the Dominican Republic, Uganda, and South Africa were in attendance during the celebrations. Chinese President Xi Jinping was expected to attend the parade during his state visit to North Korea on 9 September, however cancelled his attendance, instead sending Li Zhanshu to Pyongyang. The Korean People's Army

title: North Korea–Portugal relations

text: relationship between the two countries, such as the condolences he gave then-President Jorge Sampaio when Francisco da Costa Gomes died, and the congratulations he extended to President Cavaco Silva after he won the Portuguese elections. In 2017, Portugal cut its diplomatic ties with North Korea. Portugal has confirmed it severed diplomatic ties with North Korea amid heightened international efforts to have the North halt its nuclear and missile provocations North Korea–Portugal relations Portuguese–North Korean relations are foreign relations between Portugal and North Korea. Portugal established diplomatic relations with North Korea in February 1975. The former Portuguese colony of Macau in

title: North Korea

text: nuclear weapons to avoid the fate of Iraq. On 9 October 2006, North Korea announced it had conducted its first nuclear weapons test. U.S. President Barack Obama adopted a policy of "strategic patience", resisting making deals with North Korea for the sake of defusing tension. Tensions with South Korea and the United States increased in 2010 with the sinking of the South Korean warship "Cheonan" and North Korea's shelling of Yeonpyeong Island. On 17 December 2011, the supreme leader of North Korea Kim Jong-il died from a heart attack. His youngest son Kim Jong-un was announced as his successor. In

title: North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2013

text: recent Gallup poll, North Korea is the most disliked nation in the United States, with only about 11% of Americans viewing North Koreans favorably. "This summary is based largely on the summary provided by the Congressional Research Service, a public domain source." The North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2013 would direct the President to investigate credible information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person (referred to as a "designated person" and includes business entities, nongovernmental organizations, and governmental entities operating as business enterprises) the President determines is knowingly: The

title: Media coverage of North Korea

text: the history of US espionage". Former CIA director Robert Gates called it the "toughest intelligence target in the world". Isaac Stone Fish of "Foreign Policy" has described the country as an "information black hole". Simple facts, such as whether marijuana is illegal in North Korea, are difficult to ascertain. According to Ralph Cossa, president of the Pacific Forum of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, "Anyone who tells you that they know anything for certain about North Korea is either trying to kid you or trying to kid themselves." Analyst Andrei Lankov has compared reporting North Korea to the

title: Ghana–North Korea relations

text: 1980s, Ghana's Provisional National Defence Council successfully sought aid from North Korea and other socialist countries in order to be more independent from Western powers. There was a North Korean embassy in Ghana until it was closed down in 1998. The current North Korean ambassador to Ghana is Kil Mun-yong. Trade between the two countries consists mainly of North Korean exports of cement and Ghanaian cocoa, gemstones, and pearls. There is a Korea–Ghana Friendship Association for cultural exchange. In the aftermath of the Korean War, South Korea was granted observer status in the United Nations (UN), but North Korea was

title: Economy of North Korea

text: were first broadcast on June 11, 2006. Trade with South Korea declined after Lee Myung-bak was elected President of South Korea in 2008, who reduced trade to put pressure on North Korea over nuclear matters. Trade with South Korea fell from $1.8 billion to $1.1 billion between 2007 and 2013, most of the remaining trade being through the Kaesŏng Industrial Park. The Park has been subject to frequent shutdowns due to political tensions. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, China has been North Korea's primary trading partner. Bilateral trade rose sharply after 2007. In 2007 trade between the two

title: North Pyeongan Province (Republic of Korea)

text: symbolize its claims, the South Korean government established The Committee for the Five Northern Korean Provinces as an administrative body for the five northern provinces. A governor for North Pyeongan Province is appointed by the President of South Korea. Pyeonganbuk-do is divided into 1 cities (si) and 19 counties (gun). North Pyeongan Province (Republic of Korea) "North Pyeongan Province" or "Pyeonganbuk-do" () is, according to South Korean law, a province of the Republic of Korea, as the South Korean government formally claims to be the legitimate government of the whole of Korea. The area constituting the province is under the

title: North Hamgyeong Province (Republic of Korea)

text: Province. To symbolize its claims, the South Korean government established The Committee for the Five Northern Korean Provinces as an administrative body for the five northern provinces. A governor for North Hamgyeong Province is appointed by the President of South Korea. Hamgyeongbuk-do is divided into 3 cities ("si") and 11 counties ("gun"). North Hamgyeong Province (Republic of Korea) "North Hamgyeong Province" or "Hamgyeongbuk-do" () is, according to South Korean law, a province of the Republic of Korea, as the South Korean government formally claims to be the legitimate government of whole of Korea. The area constituting the province is under

title: Mongolia–North Korea relations

text: Mongolia–North Korea relations Mongolia–North Korea relations (, ) are the historic and current bilateral relations between Mongolia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). The two countries established diplomatic relations on October 15, 1948. Mongolia was the second country to recognize North Korea after the Soviet Union. Mongolia provided assistance to North Korea during the Korean War, although it did not directly participate, and it also contributed to the post-war reconstruction of the DPRK. On the basis of an aid agreement signed at the end of 1953, the Mongolian government sent 10,000 horses to North Korea. After the

title: Citizenship in North Korea

text: Citizenship in North Korea Citizenship in North Korea is a status given to individuals recognized as North Korean by the government of the country. It is a source of shared national identity, but can also be one of contention or conflict. North Korea adopted a nationality law in 1963: 15 years after being founded on September 9, 1948. It has since been revised in 1995 and 1999. The nationality law of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) governs who is a citizen of the DPRK, and how one may gain or lose such citizenship. It prescribes citizenship qualifications, citizen

title: Mexico–North Korea relations

text: Latin America with Mexico purchasing 1% of North Korea's total exports in 2015. That same year, Mexico sold $45 million USD worth of oil to North Korea and at the same time, Mexico purchased $13.8 million USD worth of products from North Korea, mostly computer parts. In 2017, total trade between both nations amounted to $6.5 million USD. Mexico–North Korea relations Mexico–North Korea refers to the current and historical relations between Mexico and North Korea. There are currently 366 North Koreans residing in Mexico. Mexico and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1980; 27 years after the end

title: North Korea

text: the establishment of joint North-South economic projects. The culmination of the Sunshine Policy was the 2000 Inter-Korean summit, when Kim Dae-jung visited Kim Jong-il in Pyongyang. Both North and South Korea signed the June 15th North–South Joint Declaration, in which both sides promised to seek peaceful reunification. On 4 October 2007, South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong-il signed an eight-point peace agreement. However, relations worsened in the late 2000s and early 2010s when South Korean president Lee Myung-bak adopted a more hard-line approach and suspended aid deliveries pending the de-nuclearization of the North. North Korea responded by ending

title: Mexico–North Korea relations

text: Mexico–North Korea relations Mexico–North Korea refers to the current and historical relations between Mexico and North Korea. There are currently 366 North Koreans residing in Mexico. Mexico and North Korea established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1980; 27 years after the end of the Korean War. In 1993, North Korea opened an embassy in Mexico City. Initial diplomatic relations between both nations were cordial. In 1999, Mexico donated to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization and North Korea has collaborated in projects throughout Mexico, particularly in the Mexican states of Durango, Oaxaca and Puebla. In 2003, relations between both nations

title: North Korea

text: the face of international condemnation, North Korea continued to develop its nuclear arsenal, possibly including a hydrogen bomb and a missile capable of reaching the United States. Throughout 2017, following Donald Trump's assumption of the US presidency, tensions between the United States and North Korea increased, and there was heightened rhetoric between the two, with Trump threatening 'fire and fury' and North Korea threatening to launch missiles towards Guam. In 2018, a détente developed. On 27 April, a 2018 inter-Korean summit took place between President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and Kim on the South Korean side of the Joint

title: History of North Korea

text: the North Koreans fleeing to China because of famine still showed significant support for the government as well as pride in their homeland. Many of these people reportedly returned to North Korea after earning sufficient money. In 1998, the government announced a new policy called "Songun", or "Military First". Some analysts suggested that this meant the Korean People's Army was now more powerful than the Workers' Party. President Kim Dae-jung of South Korea actively attempted to reduce tensions between the two Koreas under the Sunshine Policy. After the election of George W. Bush as the President of the United States

title: Telecommunications in North Korea

text: selling well in North Korea, primarily used for watching South Korean dramas and films on personal computers. Telecommunications in North Korea Telecommunications in North Korea refers to the communication services available in North Korea. North Korea has not fully adopted mainstream Internet technology due to its isolationist policies. North Korea has an adequate telephone system, with 1.18 million fixed lines available in 2008. However, most phones are only installed for senior government officials. Someone wanting a phone installed must fill out a form indicating their rank, why he/she wants a phone, and how he/she will pay for it. Most of

title: History of North Korea

text: visit the North. In April the two Korean leaders met at the Joint Security Area where they announced their governments would work towards a denuclearized Korean Peninsula and formalize peace between the two states. North Korea announced it would change its time zone to realign with the South. On June 12, Kim met American President Donald Trump at a summit in Singapore and signed a declaration, affirming the same commitment. Trump announced that he would halt military exercises with South Korea and foreshadowed withdrawing American troops entirely. In September, South Korean President Moon visited Pyongyang for a summit with Kim.

title: Old North Church

text: Revere and Dawes on horses, and then by other men on horses and men who rang church bells and town bells, beat drums, and shot off warning guns. The current status of the lanterns is not entirely clear; one is said to be in the hands of a private collector, another was broken during a tour, and yet another is on display at the Concord Museum. President Gerald Ford visited Old North Church on April 18, 1975. In his nationally televised speech, the President said, in part: Let us pray here in the Old North Church tonight that those who

title: Foreign relations of North Korea

text: subsequent South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in 2010. The Kaesong Industrial Park was closed in 2013, amid tensions about the DPRK's nuclear weapons program. It reopened the same year but closed again in 2016. In 2017 Moon Jae-in was elected President of South Korea with promises to return to the Sunshine Policy. In his New Year address for 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un proposed sending a delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The Seoul–Pyongyang hotline was reopened after almost two years. North and South Korea marched together in the Olympics opening ceremony and fielded a united

title: North Korea

text: output of 5 million kilowatts from renewable sources by 2044, up from its current total of 430,000 kilowatts from all sources. Wind power is projected to satisfy 15% of the country's total energy demand under this strategy. North Korea also strives to develop its own civilian nuclear program. These efforts are under much international dispute due to their military applications and concerns about safety. Transport infrastructure includes railways, highways, water and air routes, but rail transport is by far the most widespread. North Korea has some 5,200 kilometres of railways mostly in standard gauge which carry 80% of annual passenger

title: Politics of North Korea

text: of North Korea from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to 1994. He was succeeded by his son, Kim Jong-il. While the younger Kim had been his father's designated successor since the 1980s, it took him three years to consolidate his power. He was named to his father's old post of General Secretary in 1997, and in 1998 became chairman of the National Defence Commission (NDC), which gave him command of the armed forces. The constitution was amended to make the NDC chairmanship "the highest post in the state." At the same time, the presidential post was written out

title: North Korea–United States relations

text: responsibly in handling the situation involving North Korea – a great deal, a good amount, just some or not at all? Q: How much do you trust North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to act responsibly in handling the situation involving North Korea – a great deal, a good amount, just some or not at all? Q: How much do you trust U.S. military leaders to act responsibly in handling the situation involving North Korea – a great deal, a good amount, just some or not at all? Q: To try to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons,

title: Mauritania–North Korea relations

text: Mauritania–North Korea relations Mauritania–North Korea relations () refers to the current and historical relationship between Mauritania and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. Neither country maintains an embassy in their respective capitals. Despite Mauritania's pro-French stance during the Cold War, the country maintained relatively close ties with the DPRK at times. Diplomatic relations were established on 11 November 1964, which caused South Korea to break off relations with Mauritania. On 4 November 1964 North Korea and Mauritania had issued a Joint Communiqué calling for the withdrawal of all foreign armed forces from Asia, Africa

title: North Korea Human Rights Act of 2016

text: Korean policymakers. Under the act, the Minister of Unification is required to annually report to the National Assembly updates on the current status of human rights and any improvements accounted for by the act. Article 9 §2 expressly calls for the appointment of an Ambassador for Human Rights in North Korea to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This provision is intended to facilitate cooperation with international organizations, international bodies and foreign governments in information exchange and promoting awareness of human rights concerns in North Korea, internationally. North Korea Human Rights Act of 2016 The North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA)

title: North Korea–Russia relations

text: border North Korea. South Korean president Lee Myung-bak had a phone conversation with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, where Medvedev told him that Russia would work with Seoul on a new U.N. Security Council resolution and to revive international talks on the North Korean nuclear issue. On 15 June 2009, China and Russia supported the UN sanctions on North Korea. However, the two countries stressed that they did not support the use of force. Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin insisted that any sanctions should be lifted once North Korea cooperates. Also, On 30 March 2010, President

title: State Affairs Commission of North Korea

text: State Affairs Commission of North Korea The State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (SAC) is defined by the 2016 constitution as "the highest guiding organ of the material managing organ of matters". Kim Jong-un is the current chairman of the SAC. The National Defence Commission was created in 1972 as per the 1972 Constitution, originally the commission's mandate was to supervise national defence matters within North Korea. Per the 4th plenary session of the Supreme People's Assembly in June 2016 the National Defence Commission was officially replaced by the "State Affairs Commission", with an expanded focus

title: Liberty in North Korea

text: Korea." "The Economist" magazine included a statement from Park for an article titled "Rumblings from below". He has also written several articles of his own, including "China's better route for North Korean refugees" and "Kim Jong-eun prepares balancing act" for "Asia Times Online" (the latter article co-authored by Chris Green) as well as "How to Build on Growing NKHR Interest" for "Daily NK". Liberty in North Korea Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of Long Beach, California, United States, and Seoul, South Korea. The organization rescues North Korean refugees hiding in China and resettles