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People and Society of Korea, North
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Korea, North.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Korean(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- racially homogeneous; there is a small Chinese community and a few ethnic Japanese
- Population
- 26,072,217
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- PYONGYANG (capital) 2.843 million
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
If you have medical problems, you should not travel to North Korea. For decades, medical facilities in the DPRK have suffered from a lack of resources and electricity. Medical personnel often have inadequate or outdated skills. Hospitals in Pyongyang can perform basic examinations and lifesaving measures, but functioning x-ray facilities are not generally available. If possible, avoid surgery. If you have an accident outside Pyongyang, transport back to the capital can be lengthy and without medical assistance.