Republic of Korea
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The leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since 1948, Kim Il Sung had embraced communism as a teenager, according to North Korean propaganda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
He has promised to establish a "Real Republic of Korea" with jobs and a fair society.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
Since the beginning of 2022, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – the North’s official name – has launched over 100 missiles using this banned technology as it has advanced its nuclear weapons program.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
Australia recently joined the international methane mitigation agreement with the United States, the European Union, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
It became obvious what had happened when, a few days later, the Republic of Korea Army arrived back in town.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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