North Korea
10 places in North Korea, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionEastern Asia
CapitalPyongyang
Places written10
Categories covered3 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C, F · 220 V travel adapter
CurrencyNorth Korean won (KPW)
LanguagesKorean
Driving sideright
Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
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