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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Won
Language(s)
corean

Overview

North Korea

Travel alert (FCO - last updated 19 December 2011):
Following Kim Jong-II's death on 17 December 2011, travellers to North Korea should be aware that although there is no increased risk, remarks about the leadership which could be deemed offensive should be avoided. Visitors should register with the British Embassy in Pyongyang and are advised to keep up-to-date with local news.

Every difference this country has from its southern neighbour comes from its political regime (dictatorship of the proletariat). There is not a great deal of interest in tourism, however, western tourists are not prevented from going. As long as they are in a group, everything will be alright. If not, hello, red tape. Students of political science and curious people "nostalgic" for the great era of communism will be looking out for the next departure of a trip organised by a tour operator that is a specialist in the destination. To discover Korea, the others will first of all go to the southern neighbour.

pros

  •  The considerable natural beauty and richness is particularly attractive to travellers.
  •  The opening-up of the country to tourism.

cons

  •  Fifty years of authoritarian nationalism have made this a reclusive country.
  •  No individual tourism: visiting in a group is compulsory with the support of attentive guides.
  •  There is frequent political tension with South Korea.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Headstrong people and solitary souls please note: individual trips are not authorised. Stays vary from two to forty days, and are rigorously supervised. You have to bend to the instructions from your guide and not leave the beaten path. According to world organisations, the population is threatened with famine and has no liberty.

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