Asia · Eastern Asia
North Korea
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Nominal GDP
- —
- Population 2025
- 26.6 million
- GDP per capita
- —
- GDP growth
- —
Overview
- Official name
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Region
- Asia · Eastern Asia
- Area
- 120,538 km²
- Coordinates
- 40.00, 127.00
- Languages
- Korean
- Currency
- North Korean won (KPW ₩)
- Calling code · domain
- +850 · .kp
- ISO codes
- KP / PRK
- Borders
China
South Korea
Russia
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (13)
Province: 9 · Metropolitan city: 2 · Capital city: 1 · Special city: 1
- Chagang-do KP-04
- Hamgyǒng-bukto KP-09
- Hamgyǒng-namdo KP-08
- Hwanghae-bukto KP-06
- Hwanghae-namdo KP-05
- Kaeseong KP-15
- Kangweonto KP-07
- Nampho KP-14
- P'yǒngan-bukto KP-03
- P'yǒngan-namdo KP-02
- P'yǒngyang KP-01
- Raseon KP-13
- Ryanggang-do KP-10
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senbong | Small | coastal (natural) | 23.2 m | — |
| Nampo KPNAM | Small | river (natural) | 21.6 m | — |
| Najin KPRJN | Small | river (basins) | 20.1 m | — |
| Ch'ongjin KPCHO | Small | coastal (natural) | 17.1 m | — |
| Hungnam KPHGM | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 14.0 m | — |
| Wonsan KPWON | Small | coastal (natural) | 11.0 m | — |
| Haeju Hang KPHAE | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 3.4 m | — |
| Kimch'aek KPSON | Very small | open roadstead | 17.1 m | — |
| Ch'aho | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 9.4 m | — |
| Kyomip'o KPSGN | Very small | river (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
10 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with North Korea: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Trade agreements in force (1)
North Korea is party to 1 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |           +31 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in North Korea can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.