[anexprogrammer]

...and not mentioning N or S Korea. I hoped for some interesting insights into the North.

[x1798DE]

I think it's fair to say that if you don't specify a Korea, you mean South Korea. That's the colloquial assumption.

[anexprogrammer]

For tech and product, sure - there's no alternative. For travel and geography I don't think I remember a case of it not being specific. Maybe that;s a UK habit.