Hermit Kingdom

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noun

Korea during the period, c1637–c1876, when it was cut off from contact with all countries except China.

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The FBI and the President may claim that the Hermit Kingdom is to blame for the most high-profile network breach in forever.
No, North Korea Didn’t Hack Sony|Marc Rogers|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How ironic that the Hermit Kingdom is taking the blame for our first real look inside a clique that not even Vice dares penetrate.
Pyongyang Shuffle: Hollywood In Dead Panic Over Sony Hack|James Poulos|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Hermit Kingdom has opened its embassy doors for an exhibit highlighting the work of six artists from its state-run studio.
North Korea’s Propaganda Art Exhibit in London|Nico Hines|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Considering the grand tradition of un-predictability in the Hermit Kingdom, there are countless other possibilities.
Gout or Out: North Korea’s No-Show Leader Keeps ‘Em Guessing|Kevin Bleyer|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And second, movies are a particularly touchy subject for the Hermit Kingdom.
Is ‘The Interview’ About to Launch a Nuclear Sequel War?|Kevin Bleyer|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The hermit kingdom of Korea has been roughly dragged out of obscurity.
The Quiver, 1/1900|Anonymous