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North Korea

History

Soviet administration north of the 38th parallel placed the territory under outside administration.
A provisional government was formed during the transition to state rule.
DPRK was established, giving North Korea a new political framework.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's North Korea.
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CapitalPyongyang
Population26M
Area120,538 km2
CurrencyNorth Korean won

Short facts

RegionEast Asia
LanguageKorean
Time zoneKST (UTC+9)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Mount Paektu: Sacred volcanic mountain on the Chinese border, revered as the spiritual homeland of the Korean people.
  • Pyongyang: Monumental capital city of wide boulevards, socialist architecture, and mass spectacles.
  • Kumsusan Palace: Mausoleum where Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il lie in state.

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Planning questions

What is North Korea known for?Mount Paektu, Pyongyang, Kumsusan Palace.
What is the capital?Pyongyang.
Which language is useful?Korean.
When is the national day?9 September.
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