North Korea is a country located in East Asia, occupying the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It shares borders with South Korea to the south, China to the north, and Russia to the northeast. The capital city is Pyongyang, and the official language is Korean. North Korea is known for its strict government control and limited access to information from the outside world. The country is led by a single-party system under the Workers' Party of Korea, with Kim Jong-un as its current leader. North Korea has a centralized economy, primarily focused on heavy industry and military production. The nation has faced international sanctions due to its nuclear weapons program and human rights issues.