North Korea, a land and its people

- - What comes to mind when you think of North Korea? Most people would probably recognize the name from the news. Recently, North Korea has been involved in a dispute with the United States and other countries over its suspected nuclear weapons production program. Let's take a look at the country's roots, in hope of gaining a clearer perspective of the country and its people. Brief Political History         North Korea has been in turmoil throughout …

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