Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Capital: Pyongyang
Languages: Korean
GDP (PPP): $40 billion etimate
Currency: Won
Population: 24,895,000
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a country in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang is both the nation’s capital as well as its largest city. To the north and northwest the country is bordered by China and by Russia along the Amnok (known as the Yalu in China) and Tumen rivers. The country is bordered to the south by South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea), with the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone separating the two.
The DPRK officially describes itself as a self-reliant socialist state and formally holds elections. Critics regard it as a totalitarian dictatorship. Various outlets have called it Stalinist, particularly noting the elaborate cult of personality around Kim Il-sung and his family. International organizations have assessed human rights violations in North Korea as belonging to a category of their own, with no parallel in the contemporary world. The Workers’ Party of Korea, led by a member of the ruling family, holds power in the state and leads the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland of which all political officers are required to be members.
Over time North Korea has gradually distanced itself from the world communist movement. Juche, an ideology of national self-reliance, was introduced into the constitution as a “creative application of Marxism–Leninism” in 1972.The means of production are owned by the state through state-run enterprises and collectivized farms. Most services such as healthcare, education, housing and food production are subsidized or state-funded. From 1994 to 1998, North Korea suffered from a famine that resulted in the deaths of between 0.24 and 3.5 million people, and the country continues to struggle with food production. North Korea follows Songun, or “military-first” policy. It is the country with the highest number of military and paramilitary personnel, with a total of 9,495,000 active, reserve, and paramilitary personnel. Its active duty army of 1.21 million is the fourth largest in the world, after China, the U.S., and India. It possesses nuclear weapons. North Korea is an atheist state with no official religion and where public religion is discouraged.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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North Korea Economy – overview
http://www.indexmundi.com/north_korea/economy_overview.html
North Korea, one of the world’s most centrally directed and least open economies, faces chronic economic problems. Industrial capital stock is nearly beyond repair as a result of years of underinvestment, shortages of spare parts, and poor maintenance.
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Economy of North Korea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_North_Korea
North Korea’s economy is a centrally planned system, i.e. the role ofmarket allocation schemes is limited.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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North Korea Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/northkorea
Every aspect of economic activity remains tightly controlled by the Communist Party and Kim Jong-un, the hermit kingdom’s third-generation “supreme leader.”
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Economy of North Korea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_North_Korea
The country’s basic adherence to a rigid centrally planned economy continues, as does its reliance on fundamentally non-pecuniary (not readily quantified or valued in money) incentives.
Establishing a Presence
Taxes
Visas
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Visa policy of North Korea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_North_Korea
Visitors to North Korea must obtain a visa from one of the North Korean diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
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Visas and customs in North Korea – Lonely Planet
www.lonelyplanet.com/north-korea/visas
North Korea entry and exit formalities – guide to North Korea visas, immigration, customs and border security
Infrastructure
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North Korea Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/North_Korea...
76 tips on getting to and getting around North Korea from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in North Korea – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.
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North Korea – Telecoms Market Overview and Statistics
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/North-Korea-Telecoms-Market
North Korea possesses an underdeveloped yet growing market which has markedly improved in recent years as noted by growing mobile penetration. Communications with the outside world is restricted as everyday citizens are only able to receive news through government controlled channels
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Telecommunications in North Korea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_North_Korea
North Korea has not fully adopted mainstream Internet technology due to its isolationist policies.[1]
Employer Obligations
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North Korea: Economic System Built on Forced Labor
https://www.hrw.org/.../north-korea-economic-system-built-forced-labor
The North Korean government continues to require forced, uncompensated labor from workers, including even schoolchildren and university students
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Guide to Law Online: North Korea
www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/northkorea.php
A guide to the laws of North Korea from the US Library of Congress
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Guide to Law Online: North Korea
www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/northkorea.php
A guide to the laws of North Korea from the US Library of Congress
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Pyongyang. Updated Prices Nov 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/pyongyang
Food prices are from a very small sample of consumers and may not be reliable
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Greeting Etiquette for North Koreans
http://classroom.synonym.com/greeting-etiquette-north-koreans-12351.html
A brief commentary on proper greetings in North Korea
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
“People and Society” on this CIA site
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Korea, North Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/north_korea/demographics_profile.html
Facts and statistics on the demographics of North Korea.
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North Korea – Climate – Country Studies
http://countrystudies.us/north-korea/21.htm
Located between 38 and 43 north latitude, North Korea has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Long winters bring bitterly cold and clear weather interspersed with snow storms as a result of northern and northwestern winds that blow from Siberia.
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Weather and Climate: North Korea
https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine-in-North-Korea
Weather and Climate information for North Korea. Average monthly Rainfall, Sunshine, Temperatures, Humidity, Wind Speed
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North Korea Travel Warning
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/north-korea-travel-warning.html
The State Department strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to North Korea/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) due to the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention under North Korea’s system of law enforcement
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Korea, DPR (North Korea) travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/north-korea/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for North Korea including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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North Korea – EDUCATION – Country Studies
http://countrystudies.us/north-korea/42.htm
This is a report on the history of education in North Korea and the ideology that governs education today.
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How is North Korea’s education system?
https://www.quora.com/How-is-North-Koreas-education-system
While the schools are teaching literacy skills the main emphasis of the schools is indoctrination. Japan emphasizes social skills in the early years but in the DPRK it is social and indoctrination to the regime.
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North Korea Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.asia/north-korea/
Discover the complete list of North Korea’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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North Korean Business Etiquette
https://prezi.com/t0qjfz5tfxe_/north-korean-business-etiquette/
Present business cards with both hands. Include a Korean translation of your business card on the flip side. This shows that you are willing to go the extra mile to do business with them.
Trade
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North Korea – BIS Website
https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/country-guidance/sanctioned-destinations/north-korea
Import and export license requirements and policy on this US Department of Commerce site
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NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS PROGRAM
https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Documents/nkorea.pdf
A report from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
Private Sector both face a shortage of skilled labour and
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Korea Trade Agreement Would Subsidize North Korea
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/04/north-korea-trade-agreement-_n_917421.html
A report on a South Korea/North Korea trade agreement
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Cuba, North Korea sign barter-based trade deal
https://www.nknews.org/2016/01/cuba-north-korea-sign-barter-based-trade-deal/
North Korea and Cuba yesterday signed a trade agreement that will see them exchanging goods via a barter system, according to a report from Prensa-Latina.
Housing and Rentals
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The 6 Best North Korea Hotels
https://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/North_Korea/Hotels_and_Accommodations-North_Korea-TG-C-1.html
16 reviews plus guest photos and top deals on 6 hotels inNorth Korea from real travelers and locals
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North Korea Hotels – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294443-North_Korea-Hotels.html
Find 785 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 16 hotels in North Korea.
Travel
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North Korea Travel Warning
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/north-korea-travel-warning.html
The State Department strongly urges U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to North Korea/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) due to the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention under North Korea’s system of law enforcement
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North Korea – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-korea
A chance to visit the world’s most isolated nation, where the internet and much of the 21st century remain unknown
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