See How Much You Know About North Korea

North Korean soldiers participate in a military parade overseen by the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, in Pyongyang on October 10, 2015.
North Korean soldiers participate in a military parade overseen by the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, in Pyongyang on October 10, 2015. Damir Sagolj/Reuters

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of North Korea, including its nuclear buildup, the Kim dynasty, and more.

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August 14, 2018 11:00 am (EST)

North Korean soldiers participate in a military parade overseen by the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, in Pyongyang on October 10, 2015.
North Korean soldiers participate in a military parade overseen by the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, in Pyongyang on October 10, 2015. Damir Sagolj/Reuters
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A U.S. adversary for decades, North Korea—now nuclear-armed—has been a top concern for U.S. policymakers in recent years. Take this quiz to see how much you really know about the country.

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