Topic - North Korea

North Korea, The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. North Korea claimed to be the sole legitimate government of the Korean Peninsula and adjacent islands until 2024, when it abandoned the Korean unification plan and designated South Korea as a hostile country. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city. - Source: Wikipedia

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