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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
45°F
Friday
47°F
Saturday

Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit North Korea?

11

November

Shoulder
season

12

December

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States 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 population of North Korea is around 25.78 mil., which puts the country in 54. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

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 Washington D.C. (US) is 6863 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Pyongyang click here

Pyongyang
Pyongyang
Chongjin
Hamhŭng
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6863
mi

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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: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

27 December 2024• Constitution Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

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

100 KPW
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.1053
94963
GBP
0.0878
113894
USD
0.11111
90000
Update: 21 Nov 2024

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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

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Distance matrix
MilesPyongyangKaesongNamphoChongjinSariwonHamhungWonsanSinuiju
Pyongyang-85282853711391103
Kaesong85-823145614495187
Nampho2882-31325140113109
Chongjin285314313-311175219304
Sariwon375625311-136101133
Hamhung113144140175136-51166
Wonsan919511321910151-173
Sinuiju103187109304133166173-

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 1% of the territory of United States.

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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