COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · KP
North Korea
North Korea
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
KPW North Korean Won
1 KPW ≈ 1.22 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Languages
- Korean (Munhwaŏ)
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Country codes
KP / PRK
朝鮮民主主義人民共和国
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Asia/Pyongyang
11:02:4211/13
UTC+09:00 · Japan same time
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.
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Power outlets
Type A
Type C
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
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Tap water
Current guidance is under review. Check with your accommodation or local authority.
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