North Korea ZIP code and address format

North Korea doesn't use postal codes.

Postal codes: Not used
Address: John Smith, Company Name, 123 Main Street, CITY, Province

Postal codes in North Korea

North Korea has no postal code system. Leave the ZIP code field empty when a form allows it.

How to write an address in North Korea

John Smith
Company Name
123 Main Street
CITY
Province
NORTH KOREA

The postal code goes after the state or province, on the same line.
Write the city in capital letters.
Required parts: street address, city.
When you send mail from abroad, add NORTH KOREA as the last line.

Cities in North Korea

PyongyangNo postal code
HamhŭngNo postal code
Namp’oNo postal code
Sunch’ŏnNo postal code
HŭngnamNo postal code
KaesŏngNo postal code
WŏnsanNo postal code
ChongjinNo postal code
Man’gyŏngdae-riNo postal code
Kaech’ŏnNo postal code
Sariwŏn-siNo postal code
SinŭijuNo postal code

More cities

Provinces of North Korea

Kangwon
Kaesong
Nampo
Rason
Ryanggang
Chagang
South Pyongan
North Pyongan
Pyongyang
South Hamgyong
North Hamgyong
South Hwanghae
North Hwanghae

Neighbouring countries

ChinaNNNNNN
RussiaNNNNNN
South KoreaNNNNN

Questions about North Korea postal codes

Does North Korea have ZIP codes?

No. North Korea doesn't use ZIP or postal codes, and mail is delivered by address alone. If a form asks for a ZIP code, follow the form's instructions; the value isn't used for delivery.

How do I write an address in North Korea?

Use this order, one part per line: John Smith / Company Name / 123 Main Street / CITY / Province. The postal code goes after the state or province, on the same line.