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Intro to Political Science

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North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia that operates under a centralized authoritarian government led by the Kim dynasty. It is characterized by its strict control over all aspects of life, including a highly centralized economy, and a judiciary system that lacks independence, serving primarily to enforce the regime's control rather than administer justice.

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