Money & duty free for North Korea
Exchange rates:
WonC$1 = ₩670.93
€1 = ₩941.23
£1 = ₩1114.93
US$1 = ₩900
Currency & Money
Won (KPW; symbol ₩) = 100 chon. Notes are in denominations of ₩100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ₩1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 chon.
Hotels tend to only accept cash payments in local currency whilst shops prefer US Dollars.
Main hotels in Pyongyang will accept credit and debit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. However, American Express is not usually accepted.
Generally not accepted. However, US Dollars are often accepted as an alternative method of payment.
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import and export of foreign currency is unrestricted, subject to declaration on arrival.
North Korea duty free
Information on quantities of cigarettes, alcohol etc is unavailable at the time of writing.
You must declare items such as cameras and MP3 players at the border. Mobile phones and video recorders may be confiscated upon entry and returned when you leave.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
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