North Korea

The People's Republic of Korea is a country that is a Satellite State of China. It is ruled by Kim Il Sung and has ferocious technology especially for a country with a backwards economy with only a technologically advanced military and Head of State. National Unity starts at 60. Fairly large army in terms of number of units. Reasonably strong industry.
National Unity starts at 60. Fairly large army in terms of number of units. Reasonably strong industry.
Technology
With lots of hills and mountains there is likely very little need for armour. Focus on infantry and supporting Doctrines and Industrial technologies.
Distribution of Leadership
Surprisingly strong at 9+ Leadership to distribute. This can of course increase with proper research of Education et c.
I recommend: 7 Leadership allocated for research 2 Leadership for Spies to get domestic spies up to 10 to raise Unity then shift these 2 to produce Officers will have you in a comparatively strong position around mid-1937 when war with Japan is likely.
Diplomacy
Alliances
You start allied with Nationalist China. No reason to change this.
Decisions
Accept the Call to Arms or not when Japan and China go to war.
Politics
Ministers
Minister 	Ideology 	Status 	Location
Kim Il Sung 	Stalinist	Head Of Government: Backroom Backstabber
Head Of State: Chairman, Power Hungry Demagogue
Minister Of Security: Prince Of Terror
Chief Of Army: Decisive Battle Doctrine	Pongyang
Xiao Jinguang 	Stalinist	Minister Of Intelligence: Research Specialist 	Pongyang
Liu Xiyuan 	Stalinist	Chief Of Navy: Indirect Approach Doctrine 	Pongyang
Li Kenong 	Stalinist	Chief Of Air: Carpet Bombing Doctrine 	Pongyang
Kim Jong Il 	Stalinist	Head Of Government: Premier, Backroom Backstabber 	Pongyang
Pak Hon-yong 	Stalinist	Minister of Foreign Affairs: Political Philosopher 	Pongyang
Choe Yong-gon 	Stalinist	Chief of Army: Iron Fisted Brute 	Pongyang
Kim Chaek 	Stalinist	Political Activist: Barking Buffoon. 	Pongyang
Kim Jong Un 	Stalinist	Head of Government: Cloak and Dagger Schemer 	Pongyang
Hwang Pyong-so	Stalinist	Vice Chairman of Military Commission: Stern Imperialist 	Pongyang
Pak Pong-ju 	Stalinist	Premier: Prince of Terror, Nuclear Specialist 	Pongyang
Ri Sol-ju 	Stalinist	Consort of Kim Jong Un: Morale Booster 	Pongyang
Kim Yo-jong 	Stalinist	Director of the Propaganda and Agitation Department: Diplomacy Expert	Pongyang
Kim Jong Nam 	Stalinist	Minister of Public Security: Power Hungry Brute 	Pongyang
Kim Han-sol 	Stalinist	Political Activist: Morale Booster
Ambassador of North Korea: Diplomacy Expert	Pongyang
Jo Myong-rok 	Stalinist	Minister of Defense: Iron Fisted Brute. 	Pongyang
Ri Yong-mu 	Stalinist	Politburo Chairman of the Comintern Pact: Old Marshall 	Pongyang
Oh Jin-Woo 	Stalinist	Minister of the People's Armed Forces: School of Army Doctrine. 	Pongyang
Kang Kon 	Stalinist	Chief of Staff: Military Strongman 	Pongyang
Laws
Use the obey our supreme leader or die law to boost up citizen obedience and morale. 
Political Parties
Communist definitely 
Intelligence
Get domestic spies up to 10. Set them to work raising National Unity to allow more efficient Laws and resist potential defeats in wars.
Maybe spend some time hunting foreign spies too if you are feeling happy with your National Unity.
Economy
Trading
Not extremely good or bad. Trade Metal from China. Trade Rares from Romania. This should keep you afloat for quite a while.
Industrial Production
Once again, surprisingly strong industrial base, starting out at 28 IC. Greatly improves when war starts.
Military
Army
Lots of infantry divisions and militia at start. Very few commanders, these do not increase when war happens as far as I can see. All divisions contain 2 brigades only. Might need strengthening to ensure proper power.
Navy
A single Transport flotilla at start. Increase if you want a overseas Empire.
Air Force
A single Interceptor wing at start.
War
War with Japan
This will be tough as Japan will likely kick your ass within days. If you get lucky in almost beating them, that is not a good sign for you as they will call America for help.
War with South Korea
It's recommended you take this route, as you will likely not beat Japan, and America gets involved to beat you.
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