North Korea

Welcome to north korea

Capital of North Korea: Pyongyang
Population of North Korea: 25.9 million - 21st in Asia
Size of North Korea: 120,538 km2 - 29th in Asia
Languages in North Korea: Korean

There is quite simply nowhere on Earth like North Korea. Now on its third hereditary ruler, this nominally communist state has defied all expectations and survived the collapse of the Soviet Union to become a nuclear power. A visit to North Korea offers a glimpse of the world's most isolated nation, where the internet and much of the 21st century remain relatively unknown, and millions live their lives in the shadow of an all-encompassing personality cult.

Highlights

The massive crater lake topping the extinct, sacred Mount Paekdu volcano
Pyongyang for its pomp, propaganda and huge statue of Great Leader Kim il Sung
Pristine, unspoiled Mount Myohyang with its waterfalls, virgin forests and shrine holding thousands of gifts to Kim il Sung
Kim il Sung Square in Pyongyang for the socialist-turned-traditional Korean Grand People’s Study House Library
The Tomb of Tan’Gun, an ancient mythical leader considered to be the ancestor of Kim il Sung
Eerie Kumsusan Memorial Palace, where Kim il Sung lies in an embalmed state
Panmunjeom, the demilitarized no-man’s-land on the South Korean border where US and North Korean troops still face off daily
Pyongyang Circus for its stunning acrobatic displays and lack of animals
Pyongyang War Museum for its unique version of the Korean War