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Provinces in North Korea [ do ]: Chagang-do, Hamgyong-bukto, Hamgyong-namdo, Hwanghae-bukto, Hwanghae-namdo Kangwon-do, P'yongan-bukto, P'yongan-namdo, Yanggang-do

Special cities [ si ]: Kaesong, Nampo.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea [ DPRK ] in eastern Asia, covering the northern half of the peninsula of Korea.

To the south it borders South Korea with which it formed a single nation until 1948. Its northern border is predominantly with China, and a small section with Russia.

Capital City of North Korea: P'yongyang


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Hotels in North Korea

 Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-dong, Pyongyang
 Changgwangsan, Tongsong-dong, Pyongyang
 Ryanggang Hotel, Kwangbok Street, Pyongyang

See 4Hotels [ Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, Lodging and Self Catering Accommodation Directory ].

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 Explore Worldwide
With its unashamedly different society, North Korea is perhaps the most isolated land on earth. They journey into the heart of one of the last bastions of communism, aiming to unravel some of the mysteries of this fascinating country, contrasting the outstanding natural beauty of the Kumgang Mountains with the awe inspiring, flamboyant socialist architecture of the capital Pyongyang.
Travelling in small diverse groups of like-minded people; getting 'further and closer', with no frills; do things the local way as much as possible, while respecting the local culture
 Regent Holidays
Download the brochure. Then call, fax or email one of their specialists to discuss your ideas for your holiday. They will go through your plans, make suggestions, etc. Next they prepare your personalised, detailed itinerary complete with a quotation.

 Koryo Tours

Travel Guides North Korea / Related books

Books about North Korea [ Amazon.co.uk ]
North Korea: Another Country - by Bruce Cumings
Depicted as an insular and forbidding police state with an "insane" dictator at its helm, North Korea - charter member of Bush's "Axis of Evil" - is a country the U.S. loves to hate. Now the CIA says it possesses nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, as well as long-range missiles capable of delivering them to America's West Coast. But, as Bruce Cumings demonstrates in this provocative, lively read, the story of the U.S.-Korea conflict is more complex than American leaders or news media would have us believe. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Korea, and on declassified government reports, Cumings traces that story, from the brutal Korean War to the present crisis. Harboring no illusions regarding the totalitarian Kim Jong II regime, Cumings nonetheless insists on a more nuanced approach. The result is both a counter-narrative to the official U.S. - and North Korean - version and a fascinating portrayal of North Korea; a country that suffers through foreign invasions, natural disasters, and its own internal contradictions, yet somehow continues to survive.
Paperback 256 pages (November 2004); Publisher: The New Press
The Last Paradise: Photographs of Contemporary North Korea - by Nicolas Righetti
A glimpse into the surreal landscape and psyche of the world's only communist dynasty. North Korea remains a mystery to most of the world. Reghetti becomes one of the few Western artists allowed to photograph Pyongyang's candy coloured, kitsch New Order.
Hardcover 128 pages (October 1, 2003); Publisher: Umbrage Editions
 VNC Travel - North Korea ONline Travel Guide

Transportation / How do I travel to North Korea

 Pyongyang Airport

 Air Koryo [ former Chonsonminhang ] Pyongyang - Beijing
Special flights can be contracted.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights North Korea / Price comparison possible

 Map North Korea [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Bibliothek  -  Map Collection ]


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 Democratic Republic of Korea  -  created by the Korean Friendship Association

 Pyongyang  -  Capital City, located in the northwest of the country, near the Taedong river
Has wide empty boulevards with police meticulously directing non-existent traffic and high-rise hotels which stand empty for much of the time.

 Chagang Province
 North Hamgyong Province  -  Hamgyong-bukto
 South Hamgyong Province  -  Hamgyong-namdo
 North Hwanghae Province  -  Hwanghae-bukto
 Kangwon Province
 North Pyongan Province  -  P'yongan-bukto
 South Pyongan Province  -  P'yongan-namdo
 Yanggang Province

 Kaesong City
 Kansong
 Myohyangsan
 Namp'o City
 Panmunjom  -  border town
Remains as sensitive as ever with North and South Korean guards facing each other.

 Bidan island
 Dok Island
 Sea of Japan
 Yellow Sea

 Area Studies Centre  -  see picture gallery 'The Art of Propaganda'
Area Studies Center has evolved from being a site primarily on North Korea to one devoted to the security, political, cultural, and social issues and policies of North Korea, East and Central Asia, and the United States, although not strictly limited to those areas
 Juche ideology - is Korea's brand of Marxism-Leninism
The Juche Idea means, in a few words, that the owner of the revolution and construction are the masses.
Kim Il Sung. Interested? See .....Juche Idea Study Group of England
 Korean News
News From Korean Central News Agency of DPRK [ Democratic People's Republic of Korea ]
 Korean War Project 
Online since February 1995, providing a service to veterans, families, researchers, and students of military history
 Kim Jong-il
 Kim Il-sung
When Kim Il-sung died in July 1994 the outpouring of grief was extraordinary for us westerners
 Korea Web Weekly
An independent, non-partisan, non-profit web on all things Korean: Her history, culture, economy, politics and military - since 1995
 Pyongyangsquare
Pyongyang Square is designed and updated daily by Tom Tobback in Beijing. The site provides a balanced and objective view on DPRK-related developments, and covers various aspects of this country in transition. In addition to security issues such as nuclear proliferation, Pyongyang Square also offers a wider perspective that includes analysis of economic and political issues in the regional context. All reports are based on internet research; Pyongyang Square adds value in analysing and organising the information for you.
 Sovjet Music - MP3
Dear Comrade!  welcome to this modest site. The makers have tried to assemble a small legacy of songs left from the Soviet era. All of them were once widely known and popular in the cities and towns of the glorious Motherland. Some of these songs, even now, are known to practically everyone who has been born and raised in the USSR and other socialistic countries. Others, on the contrary, have been long forgotten, during the course of time. These songs are a monument to a not too distant past, during which the USSR tried to build a new socialist society. It was an interesting time, a time not only of terror and the Gulags, but of "The Great Projects", enthusiasm, victories, and faith in a "bright future for all of humanity." Even regardless of the fact that in the present day, a few of these songs are able to at least bring a smile to one's face, the makers are convinced that we should not deny that which is a part of our history and culture
 The Game of Their Lives
The Greatest Shock in World Cup History - 1966 - by defeating Italy
 TV -  Eufanet  -  Move down the page a little and click on ine of the small screens
This Japanese site has video clips from DPRK central television channel, updated every 2 days.

History of North Korea

States Kochoson, Buyo and Zinguk founded before 1000 bc
Kochoson = Choson = Old Korea was the oldest state - capital Wangomsong near river Liaohe

Independence: 9 September 1948

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Korean Songs from Korea Web Weekly

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