Overview
East Asian country on the northern Korean Peninsula. Capital: Pyongyang. One of the world's most isolated states since its founding in 1948.
Historical Periods
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1948–1952)
1948 CE – 1952 CE
Capital: PyongyangArea: 129,479 km²
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1953–2023)
1953 CE – 2023 CE
Capital: PyongyangArea: 126,815 km²
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (2024–2024)
2024 CE – 2024 CE
Capital: PyongyangArea: 126,815 km²