Visit North Korea (Dem. People's Rep.)

Phone code

+850

Car traffic

Right-hand

Currency

North Korean Won

Language

Korean

Airport

★★★

Phone code

+850

Car traffic

Right-hand

Currency

North Korean Won

Language

Korean

Airport

★★★

Phone code

+850

Car traffic

Right-hand

Currency

North Korean Won

Language

Korean

Airport

★★★

Useful information

Phone code

+850

Car traffic

Right-hand

Currency

North Korean Won

Language

Korean

Airport

★★★

About North Korea (Dem. People's Rep.)

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a nation that has long fascinated and perplexed the world. Situated on the Korean Peninsula, it stands as one of the most secretive and isolated countries on Earth.

One of the defining features of North Korea is its distinctive political system, characterized by its ideology of Juche, which emphasizes self-reliance and isolation from the outside world. 

Pyongyang, the capital and largest city, is a showcase of North Korean ideology and architecture. The city's monumental structures, such as the Juche Tower and the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, pay homage to the country's leaders and provide a glimpse into the nation's cult of personality.

Yet, beyond the propaganda and military parades, there exists a shroud of secrecy that conceals the daily lives of ordinary North Koreans. Limited access to information and an iron-fisted government make it challenging to understand the true nature of their experiences.

Travel to North Korea is tightly controlled and typically limited to guided tours, making it one of the most exclusive and restricted travel destinations in the world. These tours offer glimpses of carefully curated sites and interactions, providing outsiders with a highly controlled perspective.




Products from Visit World for a comfortable trip to North Korea:


Legal advice on entry and immigration to North Korea;

Health insurance for foreigners to North Korea.

Show more > 

Articles about North Korea (Dem. People's Rep.)

more

Features of life in North Korea. Naturalization procedure in country

16883

more

Studying in North Korea: how to enter the university and what scholarships students have

30152

more

Work visa to North Korea: job prospects for tourists

18362

more

Traveling by car: the most dangerous countries for tourists with their own cars

8966

more

How to choose health insurance: a step-by-step guide

6167

more

Travel insurance for foreigners: what are the types of travel insurance and why is it needed when traveling

6389

more

Which country is best for working visa? Top 6 places with the best conditions for expats

86472

more

Tourism to North Korea: the country will open its borders for travelers already in December 2024

1757

more

Popular travel destinations in 2025: Where are most travelers planning to travel?

1955

more

Best Places to Retire in 2025: top 5 countries around the world

2223

Country rating

1.5

Bad

safety

2

comfort

1

business favorability

1

medical services

2