North Korea Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in North Korea

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in North Korea

Toll & Vignette: Foreign tourists are not permitted to drive rental vehicles (transportation strictly provided by state drivers).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: Tipping for designated state tour guides and driver in foreign cash is standard. Customary tip is approximately 5 to 10 Euros per day per guide.

• DO Strictly follow all directions and schedules from your designated state tour guides.
• DO Show deep formal respect at national monuments and statues of leaders (Mansudae).
• DO Never fold or discard printed materials featuring images of the leadership.
• DON'T Never wander away from your tour group or leave designated hotels unescorted.
• DON'T Do not crop or take partial/disrespectful photos of national monuments and leader statues.
• DON'T Do not bring religious literature, unauthorized communication gear, or drones into the country.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C (Europlug, 220V, 50Hz).

Tap Water: Tap water should be boiled; bottled water is provided in tourist hotels.

Insider Tip: Taste authentic Pyongyang cold buckwheat noodles at the legendary Okryu-gwan restaurant along the Taedong River.