North Korea travel details
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North Korea has a population of 25M with main currency as North Korean Won. The languages spoken are Korean. North Korea travel safety advice is Do not travel. Internet speed in North Korea is on average 2.0 Mbps.In North Korea you drive on the right side.
North Korea travel advice
⬤ Do not travel
We've reviewed our advice for North Korea and continue to advise do not travel to North Korea. North Korea's borders remain effectively closed for and most other nationalities. Tours to North Korea are suspended until further notice.
We advise:
Do not travel to North Korea due to the very different laws affecting visitors and the uncertain security situation.
Issue Date : Mar 1, 2024
North Korea weather
North Korea essential details
Plugs
North Korea uses 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type C.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Korean
Money in North Korea
Currencies
North Korea uses the North Korean won (symbol: ?), code KPW.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 10 and 5 Korean won. Korean Won is subdivided into 100 chons. Coins come in denominations of 1 Korean won and 50, 10, 5 and 1 chons.
Internet in North Korea
Internet
Internet speed in North Korea is on average 2.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in North Korea is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Calling
To call North Korea, dial +, then 850 (the country code for North Korea), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within North Korea, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
North Korea travel details
Driving in North Korea
Road rules
In North Korea you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 40-70 km/h (24-43 mph) in all built-up areas.
Emergecy
Universal
911
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
North Korea map
North Korea visa advice
If you're considering exploring North Korea beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on North Korea transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to North Korea, understanding North Korea Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.