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Definition of north korea

north korea

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A country located in East Asia that constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula, bordered by China and Russia to the north, and South Korea to the south, with Pyongyang as its capital city.

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Officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), it must be carefully distinguished from South Korea, which is officially the Republic of Korea (ROK).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of North korea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/north-korea
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