North Korea After the war
After the Korean War, North Korea was in a state of ruins. According to figures published in the Soviet Union, around 1.13 million people, or 11.1% of the total population, were killed in North Korea (with the total casualties of some 2.5 million). More than 80% of the industrial and public facilities and transportation infrastructure, three-quarters of all government buildings, and half of all housing was destroyed.
North and south relations after
Korea remains in a state of war, with no permanent peace treaty. There is a ceasefire, but still occasional violence instigated by North Korea. This has included hijacking and bombing of aircraft, shelling of territory, assassination attempts, bombings of South Korean government members abroad, torpedoing a South Korean naval ship, kidnapping, seizures of boats, and the construction of secret tunnels into South Korea.
남북 이산가족 상봉
A way for separated families living in North and South Korea to reunite and meet.
North Korea relations with other countries
After the war, North Korea has established and terminated some of its diplomatic relations with foreign countries.
China
The two countries are generally perceived to be on friendly terms, however in recent years there has been growing concern in the PRC over issues such as North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Canada
Canada and North Korea share very little trade due to the destabilizing element North Korea has caused in the Asia Pacific region.[citation needed] Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on February 2001. On 25 May 2010, Canada suspended diplomatic relations with North Korea.
Brazil
Brazil did not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea from the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea until 2001.
Australia
The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, whilst the DPRK embassy in Jakarta has been responsible for their relations with Australia, since North Korea closed its embassy in Canberra in January 2008 due to budget constraints. In a 2003 event dubbed the "Pong Su incident", a North Korean cargo ship allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into Australia was seized by Australian officials, strengthening Australia's and the United States's suspicions that Pyongyang engages in international drug smuggling.
China
The two countries are generally perceived to be on friendly terms, however in recent years there has been growing concern in the PRC over issues such as North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Canada
Canada and North Korea share very little trade due to the destabilizing element North Korea has caused in the Asia Pacific region.[citation needed] Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on February 2001. On 25 May 2010, Canada suspended diplomatic relations with North Korea.
Brazil
Brazil did not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea from the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea until 2001.
Australia
The Australian embassy in Seoul manages relations with North Korea, whilst the DPRK embassy in Jakarta has been responsible for their relations with Australia, since North Korea closed its embassy in Canberra in January 2008 due to budget constraints. In a 2003 event dubbed the "Pong Su incident", a North Korean cargo ship allegedly attempting to smuggle heroin into Australia was seized by Australian officials, strengthening Australia's and the United States's suspicions that Pyongyang engages in international drug smuggling.
North Korea today
Today, North Korea relies heavily on foreign aid for its food supplies. North Korea is currently holding the 4th largest army in the world.
I believe
I believe that it wold be very unlikely and futile for the unification of both North and South Korea under the current systems of government in North and South Korea respectively.