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…

Pyongyang Zoo in Pictures Pyongyang zoo, or the Korea Central Zoo as it officially known, is North Korea's national zoo. DPRK founder Kim Il Sung ordered its construction in 1959…

Blast From The Past - What Was The Pyongyang Beer Festival? The inaugural and still the only ever Pyongyang Beer Festival was held in the North Korean capital from August…

Can North Koreans travel abroad? Similar to communist regimes of the past, international travel can prove to be quite difficult but does it exist? Can North Koreans travel abroad?It's a…

North Korean Tour Guides or Government Minders? You've probably watched any number of YouTube documentaries on North Korea. From Vice media to National Geographic, you think you have a good feel…

Regardless of your opinion on North Korea, you've got to admit they produce some pretty unique suits. So what exactly is a North Korean suit and how do I get…