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A communist land where time stands still, North Korea is one of the world's most bizarre countries. The architecture of Pyongyang, the DMZ at Panmunjeom and a slew of other quirky Kim-centric sights are the reasons to visit. However, there's absolutely no independent tourism - come by group tour or don't come at all!
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Population
23,000,000
Currency
Name: North Korean Won
Code: KPW
Symbol: ₩
Electrical Plugs
110/220V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Korean
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +9
Country Dialing Code
+850
Weights & Measures
Metric
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