Jun 12, 2019 · Are North Koreans and South Koreans the same people? Dense volumes have been written on the differences between the two states, and clearly the politics, societies and life experiences of the divided people are radically different.

Almost seven decades of enforced separation and the entrapment of North Koreans in a political situation that demands unwavering loyalty to the ‘Supreme Leader’ (Kim Jung Un) has created significant differences between the two sides.

The main difference between North and South Korea is that North Korea is a dictatorship, ruled by the supreme leader having complete control over the people. South Korea is a democracy, with almost double the population and open to tourism.

Apr 30, 2018 · The image above shows the two Korean nations at night, and illustrates how far the North has fallen behind the South in terms of energy supply infrastructure and generation capacity.

Apr 26, 2018 · As Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in held their landmark meeting, the world's attention turns to the Korean Peninsula — a region with deep historical and cultural similarities but stark ideological...

Feb 6, 2018 · Beyond the political divide, are Koreans in the North and South all that culturally different? If so, how?

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a socialist regime with a closed economy, while South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a democratic country with a market-based economy.

Oct 15, 2014 · South Koreans tell us what they think about North Korea. There is still no official peace between North and South Korea, despite the Korean War ending more than 60 years ago. Citizens remain...

Jul 15, 2023 · From their political systems and economies to social freedoms and global interactions, the two nations differ significantly. This article provides an in-depth comparison of these two countries.

May 9, 2023 · Currently, North Korea is ruled by Kim Jong-un, who has continued his family’s legacy of authoritarian rule, while South Korea has a democratically elected government. North Korea’s economy is heavily state-controlled, with limited trade with other countries due to international sanctions.