International relations between North Korea and Afghanistan

Flag of north korea versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between North Korea and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of North Korea

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

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.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 1.51 bigger than the population of North Korea (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of North Korea: 25 778 816).

The Afghanistan's land area is 5.42 bigger than the land area of North Korea (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of North Korea: 120 538).

The position in the international influence ranking of North Korea is 33, while Afghanistan is situated 25 places below in the ranking (position 58).

North Korea maintains contact with 75 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of North Korea, this figure drops to 5.


Conflict Simulator: North Korea vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: North Korea vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be North Korea with a 60.1% probability.

Allies scenario: Team North Korea vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between North Korea and Afghanistan, probably, North Korea won't has any partner.
United States and Germany will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of North Korea painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Afghanistan with a 92.3% probability.

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