There have been other major political shifts within North Korea. The Juche (self-reliance philosophy) year has not been used since October 13. The Juche calendar, which began in 1912, the year of ...

A monument called the "Juche Tower" is located in Pyongyang. North Korea also uses the Juche Calendar, which came into effect in 1997. It starts with the birth of founder Kim Il-sung in April 1912.

North Korea continues to suffer widespread food shortages due to economic problems, limited arable land and lack of agricultural machinery and energy shortages. The UN World Food Programme estimates ...

A Russian travel YouTuber is drawing attention by revealing his daily life in downtown Pyongyang after visiting North ...

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has ceased using its "juche," or self-reliance, calendar -- a system of year numbering symbolizing its late founder Kim Il-sung -- in what appears to be the ...

(L-R) The national flag of North Korea (Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi ... on all tour guide agendas, is the Juche Tower. From the top of the tower a tour guide explains that “Juche means self ...

China remains North Korea's most significant trading partner ... English-language interviews with visitors to Pyongyang's Juche Tower on the occasion of Day of the Sun, the birthday of state ...

Coffee lovers with a keen interest to catch a glimpse of life in the world’s most reclusive nation should get ready to travel ...