DPRK
Geography & Places abbreviation · Country Name
| Stands for | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| Categories | Geography & Places |
DPRK stands for Democratic People's Republic of Korea, a country name abbreviation.
North Korea's formal name since its founding on September 9, 1948, under Kim Il Sung, with Pyongyang as its capital. DPRK is used by the United Nations, diplomats and news agencies, and by the state's own media.
Example: The DPRK launched another ballistic missile into the sea east of the peninsula.
Usage notes
North Korea's rarely used domain is .kp, and its ISO codes are KP and PRK. The country has been ruled by three generations of the Kim family. Many outlets use North Korea in headlines and DPRK in body text or quotations.
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