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assport/Visa
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| Passport Note |
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Tourism in Korea (Dem Rep) is currently permitted only through officially recognised travel companies . Visas can be obtained
through officially recognised travel companies or the nearest Korea (Dem Rep) Embassy.
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
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| Visas |
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Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
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For stays of over 24 hours registration with the MFA is required, although most hotels and travel agents will automatically
do this for the visitor. It is advisable to contact the nearest embassy prior to departure for further details.
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| Types of Visa and Cost |
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Ordinary and Tourist: £30.
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Consular section of the General Delegation of the DPRK or of the nearest Korean (Dem Rep) Embassy. Applications should be
made by an officially recognised tour operator.
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| Working Days Required |
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Approximately 20 days.
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ontact Addresses
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| The National Tourism Administration of the DPRK |
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Central District, Pyongyang, Korea (Dem Rep)
Tel: (2) 381 8901.
E-mail: nta@silibank.com
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| Kumgangsan International Tourist Company |
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Central District, Pyongyang, Korea (Dem Rep)
Tel: (2) 31562.
Fax: (2) 381 2100.
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| Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the UK |
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73 Gunnersbury Avenue, London W5 4LP, UK
Tel: (020) 8992 4965.
E-mail: singuk.ha@btinternet.com
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| General Delegation of the DPRK in France |
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3 rue Asseline, 75014 Paris, France
Tel: (01) 5654 2603.
E-mail: delegationcoree@wanadoo.fr
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ealth
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| Health Care |
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‘People’s Hospitals’ and clinics are found throughout the country, but resources can be limited and basic. At present, emergency
medical flights are not permitted into the country. Tourist sites generally provide medical facilities. International travellers
are strongly advised to take out health insurance.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
16 Feb Kim Jong-il’s Birthday.
15 Apr Day of the Sun/Kim Il-sung’s Birthday.
25 Apr Foundation of the People’s Army.
1 May International Workers’ Day.
27 Jul Victory Day.
15 Aug Anniversary of Liberation.
9 Sep Independence Day.
Oct* Ch’usok (Harvest Moon Festival).
10 Oct Foundation of the Korean Workers’ Party.
27 Dec Constitution Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
16 Feb Kim Jong-il’s Birthday.
15 Apr Day of the Sun/Kim Il-sung’s Birthday.
25 Apr Foundation of the People’s Army.
1 May International Workers’ Day.
27 Jul Victory Day.
15 Aug Anniversary of Liberation.
9 Sep Independence Day.
Oct* Ch’usok (Harvest Moon Festival).
10 Oct Foundation of the Korean Workers’ Party.
27 Dec Constitution Day.
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* Held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar moon.
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