Country's codes
International phone code for North Korea: +850
Standard EAN-13 (country barcode): 867
Olympic country code: PRK
🇰🇵 North Korea at a Glance
🌍 Essential Country Facts
🏛️ Official Name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
🏷️ National Name: Choson Minjujuui Inmin Konghwaguk
🌆 Capital & Largest City: Pyongyang
🗣️ Official Language: Korean
💰 Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
👥 Population: Approximately 25.9 million
📏 Total Area: 120,540 km² (46,540 sq mi)
🎉 National Day: Founding of the DPRK – 9 September
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👥 People & Culture
North Korea is one of the world's most ethnically homogeneous countries, with the vast majority of the population being ethnic Koreans. Small Chinese and Japanese communities also reside in the country.
Traditional Korean customs, music, dance, arts, and cuisine continue to play an important role in everyday life and cultural celebrations.
🏔️ Geographic Highlights
Highest mountain in Korea.
Scenic Sea of Japan coastline.
Approximately 80% mountainous terrain.
Important agricultural regions.
🛕 Religion & Traditions
Historically, Korean spiritual traditions included Buddhism, Confucianism, and indigenous belief systems. Elements of these traditions continue to influence Korean culture, customs, architecture, and heritage sites.
📖 Historical Background
Following the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided into northern and southern zones of administration. In 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was established in the north, while the Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established in the south.
The Korean War (1950–1953) had a profound impact on the peninsula, and the division between North and South Korea continues today. Over the decades, North Korea has developed a distinct political, economic, and social system that sets it apart from many other countries.
Today, the country remains a subject of international interest due to its unique history, culture, geography, and geopolitical significance.
✈️ Traveler Information
- ✅ Capital: Pyongyang
- ✅ Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
- ✅ Language: Korean
- ✅ Time Zone: Korea Standard Time (UTC +9)
- ✅ Best Seasons: Spring (April–May) and Autumn (September–October)
- ✅ Main Attractions: Pyongyang, Mount Paektu, Myohyang Mountains, Demilitarized Zone area, historic monuments and cultural sites.
