The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, usually known as North Korea, is a state that occupies the northern half of the Korean peninsula. North Korea is a new state, founded in 1948 as a result of the postcolonial settlement handed down by the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR).
Curtain wall may refer to: 1  Curtain wall (architecture), the outer skin of a modern building. 2  Curtain wall (fortification), the outer wall of a castle or defensive wall between two bastions. 3  Curtain wall (construction), dust barriers for construction.
Iron Curtain (Noun). The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War. iron curtain (Noun). A barrier made of iron in the theatre, lowered between the stage and the auditorium for safety or to prevent communication. iron curtain (Noun). Any impenetrable barrier. Origin: Specialised use of iron curtain.