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What is special about Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as well as its political, economic, and cultural center. Pyongyang is a famous tourist destination. The city has preserved its Goguryeo Old City and historic sites such as Anhak Palace and Kwangbop Temple.
What is the best place to live in North Korea?
Pyongyang. North Korea. {badge} Very good, Glorious leader Kim Jong-Un helped me see the true beauty of TRUE KOREA.
What food is North Korea known for?
Ten North Korean Foods You Can’t Miss
- The most famous of North Korean foods: Naengmyeon.
- Best North Korean Food – Clam BBQ in Nampho.
- Korean BBQ: a classic of North Korean food.
- Pansangi in Kaesong.
- Sweet Meat Soup – Dog Soup – the most infamous of North Korean foods?
- Seafood along the coastal towns of North Korea.
- Bibimbap.
Is Pyongyang safe?
The crime rate is low. Petty crime occurs, especially at the Pyongyang Sunan International Airport. Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.
What are the best places to live in North Korea?
Hamhung itself is one of the most interesting cities in North Korea and the beaches are arguably the best. Quite what living here would be like is another question though! Rason was the first (and basically the only) SEZ in North Korea.
How do foreigners live in North Korea?
The majority of foreigners that live in North Korea tend to be diplomats, UN folk, or people involved in the aid industry (that’s right, I said ‘industry’). There is a specific area of Pyongyang that houses foreign residents, located in the diplomatic compund.
What are the must-see sights in North Korea?
Here are our top 20 must-see sights on a group tour or private tour with us to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea! The Mansudae Grand Monument is an iconic memorial most notable for its formidable bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Each statue stands at 22 meters tall.
How much does it cost to live in North Korea?
There is a specific area of Pyongyang that houses foreign residents, located in the diplomatic compund. Rent is not cheap – whilst not exactly set in stone, foreign residents can expect to pay around 2000 euro per month for their apartment.