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Overview: Basic Info on the DPRK

A Brief Overview

More in depth information can be found on the following pages.

Full name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea

조선 민주주의 인민 공화국

Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or DPRK

Republic of Korea or ROK

* They really don’t like to be called North Korea because

they feel they are Korea.

Moranbong Singers

Nangmyeon

Hammer, Sickle, Paintbrush

Emblem of the DPRK

Arirang Games

Myongryun Hall, Koryo Museum, Kaesong

Hanbok

Kaesong

Parade in the ROK

Girls in white hanbok

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Sokdamgugok

Kim Jong-il-painting

Between Hongwon and Hamhung. Photo taken from train Tumangan_Pyongyang

Peoples Parade on 55th anniversary of the Founding of DPRK

Subway system

Country side

Pongyang

Rimyongsu Falls

North Hwanghae, Kaesong

Kim Jong-un & Ri

King Sejong, creator of the Hangeul script.

The capital and largest city is: Pyongyang:

Located at: 39°2′N 125°45′E

Total Population: 24,052,231

Language: Korean

Motto:  강성대국: Jangseong Daeguk

English: 'Powerful and Prosperous Nation'

Anthem:  애국가 Aegukka

English: 'The Patriotic Song'

Liberation: August 15, 1945

Formal declaration: September 9, 1948

 

Click on the various pictures for a better look. Some will link you to other pages for a more in depth experience. 

~Enjoy your trip.

Contact me with any questions or comments at: Mizmanet@gmail.com

There are many links posted on the pages, for reference or more information. So if you see something underlined, it will probably take you somewhere.

3/3/2014  Tristen (Kodee) Johnson

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