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

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.
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