Which of the following statements best characterizes the country of north korea? north korea has been ruled by dictators since 1948. north korea has never struggled with its economy. north korea has recently made moves toward democracy. north korea has been unable to acquire nuclear weapons.

The Correct Answer is "North Korea has been ruled by dictators since 1948".

Explanation:

After the partition of Korea and its people it created the two separate countries, South Korea and North Korea, North Korea was the country choose to follow the communist ideology, and the country came to be led by the Kim family. since 1948 till now, North Korea has seen three generations of Family rule. All the Rulers of Kim's family are dictators.

im pretty sure it has something to do with the end of ww1

utilized the penal colony