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North Korea

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

CapitalPyongyang
RegionEastern Asia
CurrencyKPW
Official languagesKorean
Access to the seaYes
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Pyongyang

Pyongyang skyline seen from an elevated public viewpoint.
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Pyongyang

Pyongyang is North Korea’s capital. Travel guidance advises postponing tourism, while visitor access and movement remain subject to tight restrictions.

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North Korea and Pyongyang: A guide to the basics

Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, a country in East Asia. These basic references help locate it and distinguish stable facts from details that need checking before travel.

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Identifiable view of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Practical guides

North Korea’s location and travel details to verify

A cautious overview to help you locate North Korea, identify basic reference points and understand what the available evidence cannot confirm.

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North Korea’s access for tourism remains uncertain

Entry restrictions, the lack of independence during a stay and consular risks mean that a tourist trip to North Korea should be postponed.

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Pyongyang skyline seen from an elevated public viewpoint. Practical guides

North Korea travel should wait while restrictions remain

The question is not finding a tour: it is accepting that entry, transport, communication and consular assistance may change without warning and remain beyond the traveller’s normal control.

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