noun
Sensitive term for North Korea. Often used in contexts critical of the regime or in historical references. In neutral contexts, 北朝鮮 (きたちょうせん) is more common.
北鮮の核開発は国際社会の懸念材料だ。
North Korea's nuclear development is a concern for the international community.
その記事は北鮮の人権状況を批判している。
The article criticizes the human rights situation in North Korea.