Rating North Korea's Air Koryo North Korea's flag carrier Air Koryo was for years listed by Skytrax as the world's only 1 star airline. It's no longer even rated but…
A Quick History of North Korean Cars North Korea began to produce cars in 1958, not long after the Korean War ended. North Korean cars soon outnumbered their South Korean…
Inside a Saddam Hussein Palace It's estimated that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein built 8o - 100 palaces during his 24 year reign. Billions of dollars were spent on lavish structures…
History of Football in North Korea As the most popular sport in the country, football in North Korea has a long and proud history. It's governing body - the KFA,…
What is the North Korean DMZ? The DMZ is a strip of land 4km wide running 250km across the middle of the Korean peninsula. It was established after the armistice…
The Story of Pyongyang Pyongyang is central to the North Korean system. The country's largest and more important city is deemed the heart of the Korean people and its revolution.…
What is the Korea International Travel Company? The Korea International Travel Company (KITC) is the biggest and oldest travel company in North Korea. Founded on August 24, 1953, the company…
Coffee in North Korea For centuries tea has been the drink of choice. Some traditional teas are believed to alleviate fevers, joint pain & improve vision. Others like ginseng tea…
North Korean Language vs South Korean North & South Korea do share a common language - Korean, but after more than 70 years of separation, the language in the two…
How does farming & agriculture in North Korea work? Only about 17% of North Korea's rugged mountainous terrain is suitable for agriculture. Cultivation is mainly centered around the western flat…
