North Korean
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for radical upgrades to the country’s military reconnaissance and intelligence capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
South Korea's Unification Ministry told AFP it was "closely monitoring" any developments related to the North Korean unit's reported expansion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Among the many mysteries shrouding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the secrecy around his mother stands out.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Her death went unremarked by North Korean state media.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Considerable airtime is devoted to the comfortable lives, by North Korean standards, of defectors living in South Korea, where they receive housing and other subsidies from the government in Seoul.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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