North Korea
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Other countries in the neighborhood of North Korea are South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China and MongoliaTravel advice
Reconsider your need to travel
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avoid all travel
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Drinking water
Drinking tap water in North Korea is not safe
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang (GMT +08:30)
That makes the current date and time August 21, 2018, 6:38 am
Visa requirements
Visa requirements for North Korea if you are coming from
Currency
The currency in North Korea is North Korean Won (₩)
North Korean Won
Language
The language spoken in North Korea is Korean
Weather
Average temperature (°C) in North Korea per month
Average precipitation (mm) in North Korea per month
Vaccinations and health
Malaria
Malaria occurs in some areas. Protect yourself from mosquito bites. Precautions are personal. Consult a qualified medical professional to determine the right actions
Hepatitis A
Vaccination is recommended for all travelers to this country
Hepatitis B
The vaccination advice is personal. Consult a qualified medical professional to determine whether vaccination is useful for you
Yellow fever
Yellow fever does not occur in this country. However, vaccination is required if you are traveling from a country with the risk of yellow fever
Tyfoid
Vaccination is recommended if you are staying 2 weeks or longer in this country
DTP
Vaccination is recommended for all travelers to this country
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