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.

North Korea is a one-party state [1] run by the Kim family. South Korea was formerly governed by a succession of military dictatorships, save for a brief one-year democratic period from 1960 to 1961, until thorough democratization in 1987, after which direct elections were held. Both nations claim the entire Korean Peninsula and outlying islands.

Feb 9, 2018 · North and South Korea have been divided for more than 70 years, ever since the Korean Peninsula became an unexpected casualty of the escalating Cold War between two rival superpowers: the...

After emerging from the 1950-53 war with North Korea, South Korea emerged as one of the 20th century's most remarkable economic success stories, becoming a developed, globally connected, high-technology society within decades.

Jul 15, 2023 · The Korean Peninsula’s division into South and North Korea provides a study in stark contrasts. From their political systems and economies to social freedoms and global interactions, the two nations differ significantly.

Apr 26, 2018 · Despite a similar geographical size, South Korea's population (over 51 million) is almost twice as large as North Korea's (more than 25 million). Due to their poor diet, North Koreans...

North Korea and South Korea compared: demography, energy, languages and further dimensions.

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.

Differences between North Korea and South Korea. The official Name for North Korea is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The official name for South Korea is the Republic of Korea (ROK). The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. The capital of South Korea is Seoul.

Jan 13, 2025 · The difference between North Korea and South Korea lies fundamentally in their political systems, economies, and international relations. Once upon a time, the Korean Peninsula was a single, unified territory. However, the events of World War 2 led to its division.