International North Korea relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (North Korea), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of North Korea

North Korea, also known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country located in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is bordered by China and Russia to the north, and by South Korea (officially known as the Republic of Korea or ROK) to the south. North Korea has a population of around 25 million people and is ruled by the Kim dynasty, with Kim Jong-un currently serving as the country's leader.

North Korea is known for its highly centralized and authoritarian government, which controls nearly every aspect of citizens' lives and severely restricts their freedom of expression and access to information. The country's economy is heavily controlled by the state, and it is one of the poorest and most isolated countries in the world.

North Korea is also known for its nuclear weapons program and its tense relationship with the United States and other Western countries. The country has conducted several nuclear tests and has developed ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland United States, leading to international sanctions and efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.

In recent years, North Korea has engaged in a series of negotiations with the United States and South Korea, including a historic summit between Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018. However, progress towards denuclearization and improving relations with the West has been slow, and tensions between North Korea and the United States have continued to flare up.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, North Korea Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Pyongyang
Population 25 778 816
Land Area (sq km) 120 538
Main religion Mainly atheist or non-religious, traditional beliefs
Life Expectancy 69 years

The influence of North Korea in the World

North Korea is a country with a Medium International Influence. It is located in place 33 in the world influence ranking. North Korea's actions have a limited effect on the world or on other countries. Click here to know more !

North Korea maintains contact with 75 countries. The five most intense relations North Korea has are with: United States with a score of 71 359 , South Korea with a score of 37 152 , Russia with a score of 28 968 , Finland with a score of 22 445 , and Japan with a score of 15 551 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of North Korea
Position Country Influence Options
1 United States 71 359
2 South Korea 37 152
3 Russia 28 968
4 Finland 22 445
5 Japan 15 551

The closest and strained relations involving North Korea worldwide

The top five closest relations from North Korea are: Ghana with a score of 9.62 , India with a score of 9.55 , Indonesia with a score of 9.3 , Russia with a score of 9.23 , and Finland with a score of 9.13 .

Top 5 closest relations of North Korea
Position Country Relation Options
1 Ghana 9.6
2 India 9.6
3 Indonesia 9.3
4 Russia 9.2
5 Finland 9.1

While, the top five strained relations from North Korea are: Japan with a score of 0.14 , Australia with a score of 0.31 , Germany with a score of 0.77 , Israel with a score of 0.87 , and United States with a score of 1.26 .

Top 5 strained relation of North Korea
Position Country Relation Options
1 Japan 0.1
2 Australia 0.3
3 Germany 0.8
4 Israel 0.9
5 United States 1.3

A summary of international relations of North Korea

Of the total of 75 countries with which North Korea maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 5 countries , a Good relation with 9 countries , a Neutral relation with 50 countries , a Bad relation with 6 countries and a Very bad relation with 5 countries.

Summary relations of North Korea. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 5
2.Good 9
3.Neutral 50
4.Bad 6
5.Very bad 5

All the international relations of North Korea

All relations of North Korea
Position Country Relation Options
1 Ghana 9.6
2 India 9.6
3 Indonesia 9.3
4 Russia 9.2
5 Finland 9.1
6 United Kingdom 7.1
7 Venezuela 7.1
8 South Korea 6.9
9 Iran 6.7
10 Equatorial Guinea 6.6
11 Mexico 6.5
12 Portugal 6.3
13 Rwanda 6.3
14 Syria 6.1
15 Iceland 6.0
16 Central African Republic 6.0
17 Spain 5.8
18 Serbia 5.8
19 Egypt 5.7
20 European Union 5.7
21 Gambia 5.7
22 The Gambia 5.7
23 Myanmar 5.7
24 Guinea-Bissau 5.7
25 Sweden 5.6
26 Comoros 5.6
27 Taiwan 5.6
28 Norway 5.6
29 Mauritania 5.6
30 Canada 5.6
31 Turkey 5.5
32 Namibia 5.5
33 Botswana 5.5
34 Cambodia 5.5
35 Burkina Faso 5.5
36 Vietnam 5.4
37 Grenada 5.3
38 Kosovo 5.2
39 Somalia 5.2
40 Thailand 5.1
41 Togo 5.1
42 Nepal 5.0
43 Denmark 5.0
44 Palestine 5.0
45 Italy 5.0
46 Seychelles 5.0
47 France 5.0
48 Poland 5.0
49 Brazil 4.9
50 Hong Kong 4.9
51 Switzerland 4.8
52 Argentina 4.7
53 Pakistan 4.7
54 Cuba 4.7
55 Bangladesh 4.5
56 Libya 4.5
57 Mongolia 4.4
58 Kenya 4.3
59 Philippines 4.3
60 Tanzania 4.2
61 Singapore 4.1
62 Peru 4.1
63 Ukraine 4.0
64 Romania 4.0
65 Albania 3.7
66 Malaysia 3.6
67 Burundi 3.5
68 New Zealand 3.3
69 Hungary 3.0
70 Africa 2.4
71 United States 1.3
72 Israel 0.9
73 Germany 0.8
74 Australia 0.3
75 Japan 0.1

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .