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Chongjin: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province. It is the country's third-largest city by population and an important port city on the northeastern coast.

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Now in the cityChongjin+2°CClear night · sunrise 06:55 AMupdated 02:04 AM
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel onlyEssential travel only, across the whole country.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • wrongful detention
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Do not travel to North Korea due to wrongful detention and other risks . Do not travel to North Korea due to the continuing serious risk of arrest, long-term detention, and the threat of wrongful detention of U.S. citizens. Do not travel to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for any reason. U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Orang (Chongjin) Airport RGO42 km away — the nearest airport
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport YNJ124 km from the centre
Changbaishan Airport NBS183 km from the centre
Cities of North Korea
Countries nearby

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