KP · Asia
North Korea
Capital · Pyongyang
North Korea, with its capital Pyongyang at the heart of national life, operates a state-controlled economy built around heavy industry, mining, and agriculture. Visitors typically explore the grand monuments and plazas of Pyongyang, tour the Demilitarized Zone near Panmunjom, and visit the historic city of Kaesong. For leisure, the Masikryong ski area and Wonsan coastal zone offer outdoor activities. Shoppers find locally produced ginseng products, embroidered silk, lacquerware, and postage stamps at the Tongil Market and state-run shops throughout the capital.
Chambers, trade desks, hubs & districts
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Korea International Trade Association (KITA) – DPRK Trade Office
The primary state-run body overseeing foreign trade relations and import/export coordination for North Korea. All foreign business dealings are channeled through government-sanctioned trade agencies.
Central District, Pyongyang
Korea Daesong Bank
One of the few state banks that historically handled foreign currency transactions and com…
Pyongyang Business District (Mirae Scientists Street)
A showcase modern boulevard developed in the 2010s featuring high-rise office and resident…
Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Trade Hub
A state-run general trading company historically involved in industrial and commercial exp…
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