dprk
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Definition
Proper noun A country in East Asia, officially named the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. It was established as a sovereign state in 1948 and is characterized by a single-party socialist system.
Usage
The term "DPRK" is the official abbreviation for the country's full name. It is primarily used in formal, diplomatic, and academic contexts. * The delegation from the DPRK attended the international conference. * Relations between the DPRK and its southern neighbor are often tense. * The report analyzed the economic policies of the DPRK.
Advanced Usage
- In headlines and datelines: Due to its conciseness, "DPRK" is frequently used in news headlines and article datelines.
- DPRK Fires Missile into Sea of Japan
- In contrast with "ROK": It is commonly used in tandem with "ROK" (Republic of Korea) to distinguish between the two Korean states.
- The summit between the leaders of the DPRK and the RKR was historic.
Variants and Related Words
- North Korea: The more common, informal name for the DPRK, used in everyday language and general media.
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea: The full, official name of the country.
- Pyongyang: The capital city of the DPRK.
Synonyms
- North Korea
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea (full formal name)
Related Terms and Phrases
- Korean Peninsula: The geographical region containing both the DPRK and the Republic of Korea.
- 38th parallel: The line of latitude that roughly divides the Korean Peninsula, often referenced in the context of the Korean War and the division.
- Juche: The state ideology of the DPRK, often translated as "self-reliance."
Noun
- a communist country in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948