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North Korea Word Scramble

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Welcome to our word scramble game where you can test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms related to North Korea!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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dictatorship
a form of government where a single person or a small group holds absolute power
propaganda
information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view
totalitarianism
a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state
censorship
the suppression or control of information or expression deemed harmful or sensitive by the government
nuclear proliferation
the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to countries that do not currently possess them
juche
an official ideology of North Korea emphasizing self-reliance, independence, and nationalism
Korean War
a war fought between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United States and other UN countries) from 1950-1953
hermit kingdom
a term used to describe North Korea due to its isolationist policies and limited interactions with the rest of the world
supreme leader
the highest-ranking authority in North Korea, currently held by Kim Jong-un
demilitarized zone (DMZ)
a buffer zone separating North and South Korea, established after the Korean War
human rights abuses
violations of basic rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech, inhumane treatment, and forced labor, often reported in North Korea
nuclear weapons program
North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons development for military purposes
cult of personality
the excessive adoration and worship of a single figure, often a political leader, as seen in the case of the Kim dynasty in North Korea
sanctions
measures taken by countries or international organizations to exert political or economic pressure on a government, often in response to violations of international law or human rights
repression
the act of suppressing or controlling a group, often through force or intimidation, to restrict their rights or freedom of expression
Arirang Festival
a mass gymnastics and artistic performance held in Pyongyang, featuring thousands of performers and showcasing North Korean culture
black market
an illegal or unofficial market where goods or services are traded outside of government control or regulation
Kim Il-sung
the founding leader of North Korea and grandfather of the current supreme leader, Kim Jong-un
subversion
the act of undermining or overthrowing a government or political system, often through covert activities or propaganda
famine
a widespread shortage of food leading to starvation and malnutrition, which has affected North Korea in the past.

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