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North Korea Neighboring Countries

North Korea is located in Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Pyongyang. The official language is Korean. The currency is North Korean won.

What are the neighboring countries of North Korea? North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries. These North Korea neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places North Korea at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The North Korea neighboring countries are: China, Russia and South Korea. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between North Korea and its border countries. The map highlights North Korea in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring North Korea

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border North Korea?

North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of North Korea?

The neighboring countries of North Korea are: China, Russia and South Korea.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as North Korea?

Countries in Asia with 3 land borders: Vietnam, Palestine, Oman, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than North Korea?

Countries in Asia with more than 3 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, and 12 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than North Korea?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 3 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, and 11 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering North Korea?

The capitals of countries bordering North Korea are:
  • China: Beijing
  • Russia: Moscow
  • South Korea: Seoul

What are the country codes of North Korea's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of North Korea's neighbors are:
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Russia: RU (ISO 2) / RUS (ISO 3)
  • South Korea: KR (ISO 2) / KOR (ISO 3)