Is North Korea restricted airspace?


Is North Korea restricted airspace? Since 1997, the FAA has prohibited U.S. civil aviation operations in the Pyongyang FIR (ZKKP), or portions thereof, and has issued various advisory Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) regarding the potential risks to civil aviation operations in the adjacent airspace.


Which airlines can fly over North Korea?

However, Chinese and Russian airlines do occasionally cross over North Korea. And then there is Air Koryo, which carries passengers to China and Russia. So how come we see an empty sky when we open Flightradar24.com? Simple – there aren't many flights.


Can you drink alcohol in North Korea?

Firstly there is no shortage of booze in North Korea, and no limit on consumption. It could even be considered a national pastime – much like life in South Korea, China and much of East Asia. The main drink of choice is soju. Soju is a clear spirit made from rice, wheat or barley.