North Korea
Some of the key events about North Korea
- 1948The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was officially established as a sovereign state
- 1950Korean War began, resulting in millions of casualties and the division of the Korean Peninsula
- 1953Armistice agreement signed, leaving the Korean Peninsula in a technical state of war
- 1968USS Pueblo incident occurred, where North Korea captured a US Navy intelligence vessel
- 1972The Pyongyang Metro, North Korea's first subway system, opened to the public
- 1976Axe murder incident at the Korean Demilitarized Zone heightened tensions between North Korea and the United Nations Command
- 1988The Ryugyong Hotel, a 105-story skyscraper, began construction in Pyongyang
- 1994First North Korean nuclear crisis emerged, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation
- 1995The first mobile phone network was introduced in North Korea
- 1995Severe famine known as the "Arduous March" began, resulting in widespread starvation and deaths
- 2000The first inter-Korean summit was held between North and South Korean leaders
- 2002North Korea initiated economic reforms, including the creation of special economic zones
- 2006North Korea conducted its first nuclear weapons test, defying international pressure
- 2008The New York Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Pyongyang, marking a cultural milestone
- 2009Second nuclear test was carried out, further escalating tensions with the international community
- 2011Severe food shortages were reported, highlighting ongoing economic struggles and humanitarian concerns
- 2012North Korea successfully launched its first satellite into orbit
- 2017Tensions reached a new high with multiple missile tests and threats of nuclear strikes against the United States
- 2018North Korea participated in the Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea
- 2019The Yangdok Hot Spring Cultural Recreation Center, a major tourist resort, opened to the public
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