조선민주주의인민공화국, commonly known as North Korea, is a country located in East Asia on 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. Established in 1948, North Korea is a single-party state led by the Workers' Party of Korea. The country is known for its centralized government and strict control over many aspects of life, including the economy and media. North Korea's political system is often described as a totalitarian regime.