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Country Profile - North Korea
North Korea Representative
Officially The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. The Amnok River and the Tumen River form the border between North Korea and the People's Republic of China. A section of the Tumen River in the far northeast is the border with Russia. Eternal president is Kim Il-sung (deceased). Chairman, National Defence Commission is Kim Jong-il. Capital city is Pyongyang. Major language is Korean. Major religions are mainly atheist or non-religious, traditional beliefs. Population is about 23.9 million (UN, 2010). Area is about 122,762 sq km (47,399 sq miles). Monetary unit 1 won = 100 chon. Internet domain is .kp. International dialling code +850.

North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world. It is one of the toughest countries for international press for coverage. The leader Kim Jong il has the direct control on the North Korean Press including the control of national television network, radio, publishing agencies including all forms of communication. Listening of foreign radio or calling someone abroad will land the culprit in concentration camp. A slightest typing of grammatical error will lead you to severe charges or may send to revolutionary camps.

North Korea is the hardest prison for any media personnel. Even if foreign media is invited at the time of conferences, political meet or event administration make sure that they should be kept under strict observation & tries every possible trick to keep them at bay & do forced manipulation of information.

Most often authorities present here always draws efforts to stop all broadcasting of information to the outside worlds. Every bit is done & taken care off to prevent media talking to people. Entire nation is closed for international media.

Travel Advisory for Journalists

Visit if invited to the country by the concerned authorities. Take prior permissions & declare purpose of work to be executed in advance. Avoid wandering & talking to people shows respect to the political figures. Avoid making spelling mistakes or grammatical error in case of writings or even if reporting. Follow safety advice of your concerned foreign mission & external affairs department. Avoid traveling if not invited or unless important.