Questions tagged [north-korea]
A communist dictatorship in East Asia which is only accessible via government organized tours.
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What happens if someone leaves a train to/from Pyongyang at an intermediate stop?
When taking the train on an individual tour to North Korea, you're expected to go directly to Pyongyang where the guides meet you up, and they then leave you at Pyongyang station to board the train ...
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Can I run the Pyongyang Marathon with just a US passport?
I'm a marathon runner with qualification times well under the Pyongyang requirements. I understand the risks and huge issues with visiting North Korea obviously, but despite that, it's something that ...
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Travelling to North Korea with Canadian passport but worried about U.S.A. immigration status
I would like to travel to North Korea as part of a 30-day Asia trip (once in a lifetime). I know it is not recommended. I know all of the issues. I have just been obsessed with this country for some ...
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Can I claim on my travel insurance if a country closes its border?
North Korea has closed its border to foreign tourists due to the new coronavirus.
I had a tour booked in March, I have been told I will get my deposit back from the tour company if the border is not ...
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Best currency to take to North Korea in December 2019?
Found this article on the best currency to take to North Korea, but it's from 2018 and there's pros and cons to all currencies listed. The other question on here is also 5 years old.
Was wondering if ...
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Do airlines now intentionally route around North Korea?
I've noticed on some flights to Asia from North America, often the most direct path involves flying over North Korea.
I noticed however, that during the flight, the plane would slightly bypass North ...
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What is the rationale for requiring payment "in cash in euros" when applying for a UK visa at the Pyongyang embassy?
The UK government has a specific page on applying for a UK visa from North Korea on which they state the following:
the correct visa application fee, in cash in euros
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You must pay the visa ...
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Can I get a North Korea stamp in my passport?
A Google search will show that North Korea usually issues a visa on a separate piece of paper, not as a stamp or sticker in your passport. But suppose I really do want one; I like having all the ...
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Will a trip to North Korea make it difficult to visit other countries in the future?
I'm a European, and I plan on spending 1 or 2 weeks in North Korea, a tourist trip. Will this trip prevent me from visiting any other country in the future (such as the US, as of today's regulations)?
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Can Malaysians enter North Korea without a visa?
Can Malaysians enter North Korea without a visa? If the requirement changes anytime in the future, how can I re-verify at a later date (without calling my embassy, I mean)?
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Seoul JSA tour dates [closed]
We are looking for a JSA tour on the 4th or 5th July but nowhere seems to have availability. Is the JSA closed on these days or are all the tours just booked? Need to know so I know if I should keep ...
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How and where can I organize a North Korea DMZ tour if I'm staying in Seoul? [duplicate]
My friends and I are interested in the DMZ, and we are looking to spend a day trip there. I understand that there are Saturday tours, but there aren't a lot of details around regarding that.
How can ...
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Are non-Korean tourists speaking in Korean frowned upon in North Korea?
Are non-Korean tourists in North Korea discouraged from communicating in Korean?
Wikivoyage mentions that tour guides can speak a number of languages, but doesn't explicitly say whether or not it's ...
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Can I sign up in advance for a Joint Security Area tour that departs from Imjingak?
All Joint Security Area tours (staying on the South Korean side) I have seen depart from Seoul (example 1, example 2, example 3).
Is there any way to sign up in advance for a Joint Security Area tour ...
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Can I go to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by myself?
I wonder whether I can go to and visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by myself, i.e., without some tour operator.
I am mostly interested in the 3rd tunnel, and its neighboring sites such as ...
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