1. North Korea Facts

 - 1.5 million people are currently living in North Korea.

 - In 2017, the country had a population of 24.37 million people.

 - The country’s GDP per capita was $1,300, ranking 83rd globally.

 - The total land area of the country is 10,570 square kilometers (4,030 sq mi), about 2/3 the size of South Korea.

 - The capital city of Pyongyang has a population of around 2.15 million people.


1. North Korea is an acronym (Nord-Koreai) that translates to "proudly great nation".

 2. Kim Il Sung was born on April 15, 1912. He died on July 8, 1994.

 3. North Korea's official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

 4. Its capital city is Pyongyang.

 5. The country shares land borders with China, Russia, South Korea, Japan and Mongolia.

 6. The largest city in North Korea is Kaesong.



   1. North Korea has been referred to by many names, including Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Democratic People's Republic, and Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). It is also known simply as North Korea.

 2. The official name of the country is the Democratic People's Republic of Koryo.

 3. North Korea claims that its national motto is "Juche, juche, juchesim," which translates as "self-reliance, self-reliance, self reliance."

 4. North Korea is often called the Hermit Kingdom because of its isolation from the rest of the world. However, it does have diplomatic relations with other countries, though these are not always friendly.

 5. Despite being isolated, North Korea is working hard to become a modern nation. They are investing their resources in education and scientific research.

 6. In 2008, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1718, imposing sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear weapons program. These sanctions were tightened in 2009, when the council voted to place Kim Jong Il under the same sanctions as his father and grandfather before him.


 1. North Korea is an acronym for Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It is also sometimes referred to as DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea).

 2. Its capital city is Pyongyang.

 3. The country lies between latitudes 40°N and 50°N, and longitudes 90°E and 130°E, covering an area of about 22,000 square kilometres.

 4. It is bordered by China to the north-east, Russia to the east, South Korea to the south-west, and Japan to the west.

 5. North Korea is the world's 9th largest nuclear power.

 6. The official name of the language is Korean, but its native speakers call it Chosŏn'gŭl.



  1. North Korea has been considered a communist state since its founding in 1948. Its official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

 2. North Korea is often referred to as the Hermit Kingdom because of its isolation from the rest of the world. Most international phone calls are routed through China, Russia, or Mongolia; however, service can be obtained from South Korea via satellite phone.

 3. Despite being landlocked, North Korea does have maritime borders with Japan.

 4. The total area of North Korea is 1,228,400 square kilometers, about 10 times the size of Texas.

 5. In 2012, North Korea had a population of 24 million people.

 6. English isn't commonly spoken in North Korea but is learned at school.


 1. North Korea Facts:

 - Population: 25 million (2008)

 - Largest city: Pyongyang

 - Language(s): Korean/English

 - Currency: Won

 - Main exports: Coal, textiles, machinery, seafood