Does North Korea have public transportation?

Due to the scarcity of oil in the country, most of the public transport systems in Pyongyang are electric. The Pyongyang trolleybus is another iconic site and is often very full. This has led to there now being an electric tram service to help locals of Pyongyang get around.

Can foreigners Drive in North Korea?

International Driving Permits are not valid in North Korea. Foreigners living in North Korea must get a local driving licence by passing a local driving test. You should take extra care when driving, as roads are often of poor quality with frequent hazards, and pedestrian road safety awareness is low.

Can you go to North Korea by car?

In principle, any person is allowed to travel to North Korea; only South Koreans and journalists are routinely denied, although there have been some exceptions for journalists.

Can you drive from North to South Korea?

No, unfortunately. The border between South Korea and North Korea is closed to civilians. South Korea and North Korea are divided by the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer zone cutting across the peninsula which is 4km in width (2km in each Korea).

Is there a road between North and South Korea?

On October 14, 2018, North and South Korea agreed to restore inter-Korean rail and road transportation. On November 22, 2018, North and South Korea reopened a road on the Korean border which had been closed since 2004.

How is the transport system in North Korea?

Transport in North Korea is constrained by economic problems and government restrictions. Public transport predominates, and most of it is electrified. Travel to North Korea is tightly controlled. The standard route to and from North Korea is by plane or train via Beijing.

Is there a train from North Korea to South Korea?

On November 22, 2018, North and South Korea reopened a road on the Korean border which had been closed since 2004. On November 30, 2018, inter-Korean rail transportation resumed when a South Korean train crossed into North Korea for the first time since November 2008.

When did South Korean bus cross into North Korea?

On December 8, 2018, a South Korean bus crossed into North Korea. Fuel constraints and the near absence of private automobiles have relegated road transportation to a secondary role.