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North Korea
The Hermit Kingdom
Overview
The world's most isolated and secretive state, a totalitarian regime on the Korean Peninsula with a heavily militarized border and virtually no independent tourism.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Land Area
120,538 km²
Capital
Pyongyang
Languages
Korean
Currencies
North Korean won (₩)
At a Glance
23
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
68
Freedom
1
Security
0
Life Expectancy
72.6 yrs
Median Age
36 yrs
Urbanization
64%
Housing Index
15
Climate
Average Temperature
8.2°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp 11.7°C
2 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 10.9°C
3 Ayang-ni 10.9°C
4 Yŏnan-ŭp 10.6°C
5 Kaesŏng 10.6°C
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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