On This Day in History: The Founding of North Korea

On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was officially established, with Kim Il-sung at the helm as its first leader. This pivotal event solidified the division of the Korean Peninsula into two states, a split that has shaped global geopolitics for decades. The establishment of North Korea, with its rigid authoritarian regime and distinct political ideology, continues to influence regional and international security dynamics, making this one of the most consequential moments in modern history. Today, North Korea remains a focal point of international diplomacy and tension.

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