North Korea
Definition
Proper noun 1. A country in East Asia: North Korea is a country located in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Its official name is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is known for its centralized government and isolated political and economic system. 2. A geopolitical entity: The term refers to the state established in 1948 following the division of Korea after World War II, with its capital in Pyongyang.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- North Korea conducted a missile test.
- The border between North Korea and South Korea is heavily fortified.
- Reliable information from inside North Korea is difficult to obtain.
Advanced Usage
- "the North Korea issue": Used in geopolitical discourse to refer to matters concerning the country's nuclear program, human rights situation, or international relations.
- The summit focused on the North Korea issue.
- "North Korea watcher": A term for an analyst or journalist who specializes in monitoring the country.
- According to leading North Korea watchers, the parade showcased new military hardware.
Variants and Related Words
- DPRK: The official acronym for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- The DPRK's representative addressed the UN assembly.
- North Korean (adjective): Of or relating to North Korea.
- North Korean state media reported the event.
- North Korean (noun): A citizen or native of North Korea.
- The athlete was a North Korean.
Synonyms
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea: The full official name.
- DPRK: The standard acronym.
Related Phrases
- Hermit kingdom: An informal, sometimes critical, term used to describe North Korea's historical isolation.
- The so-called hermit kingdom remains largely closed to outsiders.
- North of the 38th parallel: A geographical reference to the area north of the line that roughly divides the Korean Peninsula.
- The armistice agreement applied to forces north of the 38th parallel.
Noun
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a communist country in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948
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