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Tomb of King Tongmyong, Pyongyang, North Korea

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Getting around in North Korea

Air: 

There are flights from Chongjin, Hamhung, Kaesong, Kanggye, Kiliju, Pyongyang, Sinuiju and Wonsan, although foreigners are not allowed to use these.

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

The quality of major roads is good; many are dual carriageways.

All roads leading out of Pyongyang have police security checkpoints where identity documents must be produced before continuing the journey.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: International driving licences are not accepted and in order to drive within the country it is necessary to sit a local driving test and obtain a local licence.

Getting around towns and cities: 

Pyongyang has a two-line metro and regular bus services.

Rail: 

The extensive rail network built by the Japanese during WWII has been broken by the separation of North and South Korea, but the main passenger routes run from Pyongyang to Sinuiju, Haeju and Chongjin. Service, however, is slow. Timetables are not published and it is advised to purchase tickets through a travel agent.

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