4th, updated edition 2018 - Detailed country information - Comprehensive tips for travel execution. Foreigners cannot move freely in North Korea without state-approved guides. Therefore, intensive travel preparation and adherence to necessary behavioral rules in the country are essential. In addition to an in-depth presentation of North Korea's history, culture, politics, and economy, this travel guide provides a description of the regions that can be visited. Alongside monumental buildings dedicated to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the country also features pristine mountain landscapes and ancient Buddhist temple sites, including the capital, Pyongyang.