Which modern East Asian countries have autocratic governments?

Among the countries listed, the ones with autocratic governments are:

• China: The People's Republic of China is governed by the Chinese Communist Party, which maintains strict control over political life and suppresses dissent.

• North Korea: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a totalitarian state led by the Kim dynasty, characterized by extreme levels of control over many aspects of life, including the government and individual liberties.

The other countries listed—Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, and Taiwan—are democracies with varying levels of political pluralism and individual freedoms.