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North Korea Travel Guide

Due to the unstable situation and very high level of general risk, traveling to North Korea may be dangerous. Read more
Trek Zone
81°F
Friday
90°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are July and August good months to visit North Korea?

7

July

High
season

8

August

High
season

Tourist visa

Visa requirements for citizens of France visiting North Korea for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Did you know?

The surface area of North Korea is 46.5 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 100 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Pyongyang (KP) and Paris (FR) is 5450 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Pyongyang click here

Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Chongjin
Hamhŭng
Paris
Paris
Lyon
Marseille
Nice
Toulouse
5450
mi

Country Comparison

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Safety

General travel safety level in North Korea on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

4

Level 4 • Do not travel.

Update: 2 Jul 2025

Upcoming holidays

27 July 2025• Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War

15 August 2025• Liberation Day

Currency

North Korean Won (KPW) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 KPW
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.0942
106162
GBP
0.08141
122842
USD
0.11111
90000
Update: 3 Jul 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to North Korea

Map
Distance matrix
MilesPyongyangKaesongNamphoChongjinHamhungSariwonWonsanSinuiju
Pyongyang-85282851133791103
Kaesong85-823141445695187
Nampho2882-31314025113109
Chongjin285314313-175311219304
Hamhung113144140175-13651166
Sariwon375625311136-101133
Wonsan919511321951101-173
Sinuiju103187109304166133173-

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

54 / 231
Ranking
25 778 816

Area

100 / 230
Ranking
46.5 thous. mi²
It is approximately 22% of the territory of France.

Life expectancy

137 / 196
Ranking
71.7
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 67.8women 75.7

Median age

95 / 157
Ranking
34.6
Average age of population expressed in years.men 33.2women 36.2

Population growth

118 / 172
Ranking
0.49%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

1 / 131
Ranking
100%
Ability to read, write and count.men 100%women 100%
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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