. Political System of NORTH KOREA AND SOUTH KOREA ........................ The political system of North Korea and South Korea is in stark contrast to their neighbors, as the former has a two-party system while the latter has a single-party system. Although they are both authoritarian countries, their social systems are vastly different. In this article, we will explore the reasons for these differences and how they affect daily life. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – who took over power from his father, Kim Il Sung in late 2011 following a failed coup against his brother, Kim Jong Il – has consolidated power through increasing control over key sectors of the economy and exerting greater control over the military. His policies have been characterized by harshness, isolationism, and brutality. He has also strengthened alliances with China and Russia and maintained close ties with Iran and Syria. North Korea’s constitution, which was drafted under a totalitarian regime, defines th...
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