What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang
Pyongyang is the capital city and seat of government of North Korea, a country in Eastern Asia. North Korea uses the ISO codes KP and PRK, and its international dialling code is +850. The currency in use is the North Korean won (KPW).
For the full profile of North Korea, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the North Korea country page. The country has an estimated population of 26,571,036 as of 2025.
Quick facts about North Korea
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
- Calling code: +850
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇵
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Korea?
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang.
Is Pyongyang the largest city in North Korea?
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Pyongyang?
Pyongyang, like the rest of North Korea, uses the North Korean won (KPW, symbol ₩).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.