Why visit
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
North Korea at a glance
Country center
40.0°, 127.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
120,538 km²
46,540 mi²
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Currency
North Korean won (₩)
KPW
Dial
+850
Language
Korean
Demonym
North Korean
Internet
.kp
UN
Member state
ISO code
KP / PRK
Where in the world
40.0° · 127.0°
North Korea
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Did you know
- North Korea uses the Juche calendar, which counts from Kim Il-sung's 1912 birth. The Gregorian 2025 is Juche 114.
- The country's "Arirang Mass Games" at Pyongyang's Rungrado 1st of May Stadium involve tens of thousands of performers.
- North Korean time, set to UTC+9 since 2018, was briefly UTC+8:30 (2015-2018) and has shifted multiple times.
Bordering North Korea
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Pyongyang
What currency is used in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang uses the North Korean won (₩), ISO code KPW.
What languages are spoken in North Korea?
The primary language is Korean.
What is the international calling code for North Korea?
The calling code is +850.
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