Hamhŭng: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Hamhŭng is North Korea's second-largest city, and a major port city and industrial hub. Hamhung is the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province and the 16th largest city in the Korean Peninsula.

Hamhung · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityHamhŭng+5°CClear night · sunrise 07:01 AMupdated 01:10 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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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).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Hamhŭng: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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