What is the Capital of North Korea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of North Korea is Pyongyang. North Korea is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 25,950,000. The official currency is the North Korean won and the primary language spoken is Korean.
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Pyongyang at a glance
| Capital city | Pyongyang |
|---|---|
| Country | North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 25,950,000 (56th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+09:00 |
| Currency | North Korean won (KPW) |
| Calling code | +850 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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North Korea in context
- North Korea covers 120,538 km², making it the 97th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 215 people per km² ranks 50th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: China, South Korea, Russia.
- With 25,950,000 people, North Korea holds about 1.6% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- North Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of North Korea — FAQ
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
Is Pyongyang the largest city in North Korea?
Yes — Pyongyang is both the capital and the largest city of North Korea.
What country is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea.
What continent is Pyongyang in?
Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, is located in Asia.
Is Pyongyang the capital of North Korea?
Yes — Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea (official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea).
Pyongyang is the capital of which country?
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, in Eastern Asia.
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