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Naming

This entry should be titled "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" not "North Korea" as other nations are usually named by their official name (e.g. People's Republic of China). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.168.123.68 (talk) 14:12, 3 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not so, see East Germany and South Vietnam. The PRC is never referred to by any similar geographic name, whereas North Korea (and the other examples I just gave) almost always are. --80.5.222.104 (talk) 17:25, 15 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

NGC discoveries

May be you can get some info from here -

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/explorer/3089/Overview

Should at least link. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 59.94.129.71 (talk) 12:35, 11 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Autocracy

North Korea should be describe as Autocracy because is depend on Kim Jong Il and his family more than the Party —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.9.166.254 (talk) 12:36, 20 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Google Maps

Does anyone know why North Korea is shown absolutely empty on Google Maps: North Korea on Google Maps There are detailed satellite images, (down to single bushes and plants in the fields) but the map part shows nothing. No cities, no roads... detailed information can be found in any (printed) world atlas, so it's hardly a secret where things are in NK... -- megA (talk) 18:40, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mansudae Art Studio

"North Korea employs artists to produce art for export at the Mansudae Art Studio in Pyongyang. Over 1,000 artists are employed. Products include water colors, ink drawings, posters, mosaics and embroidery"

why is this in the culture section ? what does this have to do with anything —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.195.143.94 (talk) 23:59, 13 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Becuase not everything is "hurr missiles" in North Korea obviously. An article only showcasing the bad things of North Korea would clearly not be neutral. Plus, it's not like other countries' articles aren't the same. The South Korea article has "here are a bunch of SK companies, oh and also we make TV series too", Taiwan has "check out our fish markets and amazing streets selling food", and Russia has "look, we've been constructing lots of things these past years". -- 李博杰 | —Talk contribs email 01:07, 14 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's about the arts in North Korea hence it's in the culture and arts section. Seems obvious. Sean.hoyland - talk 06:29, 14 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Edit Request

In the "military" section, "asymetric warfare" should be spelled "asymmetric warfare" (two M's) 69.181.162.134 (talk) 21:40, 26 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Thanks. AndyTheGrump (talk) 22:07, 26 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

New Amnesty International data, and others valuable info needed in this article

Please ad, that according to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13272198 that there are about 1 percent of population in work(rather slave) camps, expanding in compare to 2000. It's a bad sign for changing ruler. That means it is nearly North Korea business(from 1950s expanding and making most of underground facilities), and working hours from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. with 9 p.m. - 11 p.m break for political 'lecture'.

Also (this is another neutral point of view) could You add some satellite or other images (as fair use or other)? Most images in this article are from only 'cccp' like city(and it's one of the best and propaganda) - the main of North Korea. With some exceptions most 'cities' look like villages, without electricity, shortages on food, even no radio/computers/telephones. Just like 200 years ago in Europe (or more)...