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북한: 출발 전에 알아둘 것

핵심

  • General entry remains restricted; limited tourism is not a general reopening. Confirm authorisation before booking.
  • The UK advises against all but essential travel; arbitrary detention and limited consular access are serious risks.
  • Expect guided travel and cash payments; international cards and mobile payments cannot be relied on.

입국과 비자

Entry is restricted and requires advance authorisation. British tourists need a visa and normally travel on an organised tour. Chinese ordinary-passport holders also need a visa or authorised sightseeing document in advance. Confirm current nationality, route and entry restrictions with the relevant embassy and authorised operator.

여권 유효기간: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.

입국 심사에서 요구할 수 있는 것

  • Follow your authorised guide and the approved itinerary.
  • Register any foreign mobile phone at the border.

세관

  • Declare foreign currency. Importing or exporting North Korean won is illegal.
  • Religious, political or other media considered subversive may be confiscated and lead to detention.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗

돈

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ATM: There are no ATMs. Do not plan on obtaining cash after arrival.

  • Foreign visitors normally pay in euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan rather than won.
  • Bring enough permitted cash and confirm currency and denominations with your operator.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

규칙과 금지 사항

금지

  • Political criticism and unsanctioned religious activity can lead to detention.
  • Do not photograph officials, guarded buildings or restricted sites without permission.

여행자가 모르고 어기는 법

  • Movement is severely restricted; travel outside Pyongyang requires permission.
  • Your guide determines the permitted itinerary.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗

문화와 복장

종교: Promoting other religions or beliefs can incur severe penalties.

복장: Ask your authorised operator about dress requirements for each visit.

예절

  • Treat images of current and former leaders with care.
  • Ask your guide before taking photographs.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗

기후

Cold winters and summer rains. Flooding is a major risk in July–August; typhoons can affect travel in August–September.

월별
  • 1월: Jan: severe winter cold
  • 2월: Feb: severe winter cold
  • 3월: Mar: check route-specific forecast
  • 4월: Apr: check route-specific forecast
  • 5월: May: check route-specific forecast
  • 6월: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
  • 7월: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
  • 8월: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
  • 9월: Sep: typhoon risk
  • 10월: Oct: check route-specific forecast
  • 11월: Nov: check route-specific forecast
  • 12월: Dec: severe winter cold

최적 시기: Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

챙길 것

  • Approved travel documents and operator contacts
  • Permitted cash arranged before departure
  • Prescription medicines in original packaging

가져가지 말 것 / 반입 금지

  • Religious or political material not cleared with your operator
  • GPS equipment without checking customs restrictions

실용 정보

콘센트: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your authorised operator.

물: Drink only bottled or boiled water; avoid ice.

통행: 우측통행

모바일과 eSIM: International SIM cards do not connect to local networks. Confirm any permitted communications arrangements before departure.

건강: Health facilities are poor; serious illness or injury may require difficult evacuation.

보험: Confirm evacuation arrangements and cover despite government travel warnings.

2026년 10월 30일 확인 · 출처: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗

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