What Is an Oligarchy?

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8. North Korea

North Korea is the most secretive and isolated nation on the planet. Since the end of the Korean War, the north has kept its borders firmly closed. The country experiences widespread poverty and food shortages, occasionally leading to famines that claim millions of lives. North Korea is ruled by Kim Jong-un, a totalitarian dictator who succeeded his father, Kim Jong-il.

Only a select few family members and trusted associates are given positions in the government. The regime is known for its brutality and indifference to their peoples’ suffering, and they remain almost persistently aggressive toward neighbors South Korea and to the United States. It is hard to be sure that North Korea is indeed an oligarchy, but it is likely that other members of the ruling party have considerable influence over politics, with Kim Jong-un as the figurehead.

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