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Pyongyang, North Korea
North Korea

Pyongyang

capital city of North Korea

4°C · this month2,863,00038 m28 missions from 28 countries
Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Pyongyang

US travel advisory
Level 4
travel.state.gov
Internet access
0%
of people online
Air quality
21.8
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Korean
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+850

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Apr 28, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-25°-15°-5°5°15°25°35°9°Jan14°Feb20°Mar29°Apr35°May36°Jun38°Jul36°Aug33°Sep30°Oct21°Nov13°Dec
Best months:JuneSeptember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 74%

Embassies & consulates in Pyongyang

28 missions from 28 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Pyongyang

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Chongnyu Restaurant

Restaurant

Chung-guyok · Since 1982

restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea

Map3 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Pyongyang

Restaurants and cafés
  • Haedanghwa

    Okryu Taedong River Area 1 East (대동강구역 옥류1동)

  • Dangogi Gukjib
  • Mujigae Boat Restaurant
  • Okryu
  • Haebangsan
Bars and nightlife
  • Taedonggang Brewery Restaurant
  • Diplomatic Club

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Pyongyang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in North Korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Pyongyang?

The travel guide to Pyongyang lists Haedanghwa, Dangogi Gukjib, Mujigae Boat Restaurant, Okryu, and Haebangsan.

Is Pyongyang safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates North Korea at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is — per 100,000 people.

What is the weather like in Pyongyang in November?

In November Pyongyang averages a high of 21°C, a low of -9°C and about 47 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Pyongyang?

28 diplomatic missions, including Brazil (Embassy), Bulgaria (Embassy), Cambodia (Embassy), China (Embassy), Cuba (Embassy), Czechia (Embassy), Egypt (Embassy), and Germany (Embassy).

Cities in North Korea

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.