North Korea
A closed, hereditary one-party state with a centrally planned economy and an extensive security apparatus.
One-party state (authoritarian)Asia
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What is the political profile of North Korea?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
99% toward Autocratic
Leans very strongly toward Security
99% toward Security
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
98% toward Unitary
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of North Korea, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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North Korea on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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