There are few places in the world as shrouded in mystery and dangerous mystic as the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea.

There are only two major festivals in North Korea, both of which visitors are allowed to attend – the Spring Dragon Boat Festival and the Mass Games May through October. Other celebrations and holi...

The dramatic, mountainous topography of North Korea was described by the first European visitors as an ocean in a heavy gale due to the numerous high ranges, uplands and deep valleys bisecting the ...

The history of North Korea spans the last 65 years, beginning just after the end of WWII when the Soviet Union took control of the northern half of the peninsula. Since that time, the North has bee...

Citizens of all countries need a visa to enter North Korea, which will not be granted until a package tour has been booked and paid for. US citizens have been allowed to visit the country since 201...

Language The official language of North Korea is Korean, with tour guides and those involved in the hospitality industry able to communicate in English. Currency The North Korean won is the officia...

Sunan International Airport, Pyongyang The only international aviation gateway in North Korea is Sunan Airport, located 15 miles from the city center and used as a hub for national carrier Air Kory...

North Korea Taxis and Car Rental Getting around North Korea will be pre-arranged by your tour company and is usually by minibus or train. Transportation fees are included in the total cost of your ...

Souvenir shopping in North Korea is limited to the government-run shops in the tourist hotels and at approved attractions. Handmade items such as tapestries, North Korean dolls, wood carvings, stam...

Dining out at a restaurant of your choice isn’t an option in North Korea, as all visitors’ meals are included in your tour package at designated places included in the itinerary. Evening entertainm...