Established in September of 1948, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or as it is more commonly known, North Korea, is a relatively young state (CIA Factbook!). Despite its short period of existence however, this east Asian country has managed to crawl its way into worldwide spotlight for its totalitarian-style government, robust nuclear weapons programs, and prevalent use of crimes against humanity. For outsiders looking in, the nation appears to be at its tipping point, with the possibility of revolt waiting around every corner. However, for North Korean citizens, a well-structured and large-scale rebellion may seem both impossible and unnecessary. Currently commanded by the infamous, baby-faced Kim Jong Un, the communist regime works tirelessly to advance the political state of North Korea within the world, while simultaneously restricting their people from reaching autonomy, economic success, and enlightenment to their rulers’ wrongdoings. To better understand how a nation as segregated and restrictive as North Korea can remain intact, this paper will explore how the DPRK uses propaganda and the restriction of communication to control its people. To better recognize how and why the North Korean government operates the way it does, it is crucial to understand how the nation was formed. Prior to World War II, the Korean Peninsula was under the rule of the Japanese, devoid of what we know today as North Korea and South Korea (New World Encyclopedia, 2014).
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a nation of isolation and mystery. I will be looking at the atmosphere of North Korean Human rights, whether it is defined by its culture or is the culture what defines the countries human rights. Are the practices culturally viable and how do the human rights of the democratic people’s republic of Korea compare to human rights as defined by American culture?
“Little is known about North Korea in the United States, or in the world for that matter; except
The Democratic People 's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a self-reliant and insular state. It’s paranoia and mistrust of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States (U.S.) has contributed towards the relentless drive for expansion of its military capabilities under the ‘Military First’ (Songun) policy, this equates to 22% of GDP . This has been an aggressive expansion focussing on its nuclear and missile capabilities. The overt testing of the nuclear capability has caused concern amongst the
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is an improvised country, mostly isolated from much of the world that has committed numerous human rights violations. Ruled by Kim Jung Un, North Korea has created a personality cult around the Kim family for several decades, which has kept the Kim dynasty in control with an iron first. Any opposition to the regime is quickly silenced, and many citizens are starving through the huge economic downturn in the country. The DPRK has tense relationships with many
The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea is known for being secluded from the remainder of the world. Communism created the country that North Korea is today as it was sponsored to become a country by another communist country. Nuclear weapons acquired by the country have caused great tension between North Korea and the rest of the world. North Korea is one of the world’s most secretive nations. The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea is almost completely secluded from the outside
Background:
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, is the northern half of Korea, after its separation. After Japan’s defeat in World War II, Korea was liberated from the Japanese military regulation. Communism became strongly established in the North, due to Soviet Union’s influence after the liberation from Japan. This resulted in the emergence of Kim Il-Sung, who, in 1948, ended up becoming the first premier of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Meanwhile, the
State”(NWS). This treaty was opened for signature on 1 July 1968 and entered into force on 5 March 1970. Since then, four Non-Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NNPT) States are known to possess nuclear weapons: India, Pakistan, Israel and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute as of January 2013, India has approximately 90-110 warheads in total Inventory. Following the nuclear explosive test conducted by China in 1964 then Indian Prime Minister
quite a democratic force, mirroring its European and American counterparts. Being a country that caters to different values, cultures, and social structures, there are some considerable differences of their Criminal Justice System, specifically their criminal procedures, policing, and prison populations. However, due to their adaption of Western legal traditions there are similar marks within South Korea’s laws and constitution.
Introduction
In the face of the initial plan of a unified Korea in the
Inter-Korean Relations and Reunification of Korea
Even though Korea is separated for seventy years, Korean people seem to be getting used to the fact that their country is divided in half. Maybe that’s because Koreans cannot feel separation in everyday lives. However, due to the division of South and North Korea, both countries are spending needless and considerable amount of money on military expenditures, which is all burdens for the citizens in both countries. Also, due to the poor status of
divide them into democratic or authoritarian political structures.
A democratic population makes a clear differentiation between state and the population. There is a legal limit on the power of a state, this is composed of separation of activities as states are limited. There are a number of institution, in which keep an eye on the functioning of state and guarantees that the state does not overstep its limits. Authoritarian government’s represent a mixture of state and the people. An entire social
essential determinants of the democratic levels in any states. Experience has increasingly suggested that the developments of electoral systems that conduct election activities in isolation from the broader political contests are contributing factors to any prevailing political problem that requires democratic solutions. The phrase “miracle on the Han River” describes the rapid economic development of South Korea from the 1960s onwards. In a very short time, the Republic of Korea has achieved a political