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North Korea travel advice

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Avoid all travel to North Korea due to the risk of arbitrary detention and the uncertain security situation caused by its nuclear weapons growth program and highly repressive regime.

There is no resident Canadian government office in North Korea. Sweden is Canada’s protecting power in North Korea. The ability of Canadian officials to provide consular assistance in North Korea is extremely limited.

Safety and security

North Korea’s borders hold been closed to travellers from most countries since

Entering North Korea could be extremely complex. If you choose to journey to North Korea despite the advisory in place, register with the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea, in Seoul, and the Embassy of Sweden to North Korea, in Pyongyang.

Safety information

If you are detained, particularly outside of Pyongyang, Canadian and Swedish officials may not be able to provide consular assistance. The North Korean government exercises strict contr

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Being gay in the DPRK

Overview suggests many North Koreans learn about being male lover only upon departure from DPRK

Oliver HothamNovember 13,

Eric Lafforgue

Ji Min, like nearly all other young North Korean men, took part in regular compulsory military training. Once a year, professionals from the cities such as him were drafted and sent off to do military service for about two weeks.

Working with Ji Min was another young man of marriageable age, who the army had given the task of distributing meal, rations and other necessities to the soldiers – a job which could make one quite accepted with your fellow soldiers. Furthermore, on the profession they were exposed to many unmarried girls, and "some of them were really pretty," Ji Min recalled.

Working with Ji Min was another young man of marriageable age, who the army had given the

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Are there gay people in North Korea?

And if so, what happens to them when other people find out?

Je Son LeeJanuary 29,

NK News/Catherine Salkeld

Every week we question a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the state we know so little about.

This week Michael from Phnom Penh asks:

Every week we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so minute about.

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Can LGBT people travel to North Korea? Contrary to popular doctrine, homosexuality is not against the law in North Korea, and people from the LGBT community are more than welcome to travel here – in fact, openly gay tour guides have frequently led tours here without issue.

That being said, North Korea is a sexually conservative country, and this applies to sexuality anywhere on the spectrum. Overt shows of affection by anyone of any sexual orientation tend to be frowned upon, and this is something that should be respected by visitors to the country at all times.

Can I share a room with my homosexual partner in North Korea?

Tourists visiting North Korea wait at twin share rooms, so both same and mixed-sex couples sharing a room raises no eyebrows. However, twin-shares are very much the norm and double beds do not come as standard, though can be requested for extra charge.

Are there gays in North Korea? Is there a gay scene in North Korea?

Whilst homosexuality is not illegal in the country, there is no gay scene to speak of, and you certainly will not m