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North Korea Postal codes

북한

1000Asia4 chars
Total Codes

1.1K

Code Length

4 chars

Provinces

13

Admin Levels

4

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Understanding North Korea Postal codes

Reverse‑geocoded drafts for North Korea still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because KP delivery manifests do not trust coordinates.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

North Korea uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 1000). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to villages.

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Reverse‑geocoded drafts for North Korea still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because KP delivery manifests do not trust coordinates.

Administrative Hierarchy

How North Korea organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(13)
Districts(201)
Communes(899)
Villages(9)
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Province

13 total
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District

201 total
3

Commune

899 total
4

Village

9 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 13 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to North Korea

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (4 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the postal code

Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to North Korea

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within North Korea typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Korea postal codes

What is the postal code format for North Korea?

North Korea uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Reverse‑geocoded drafts for North Korea still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because KP delivery manifests do not trust coordinates.

How many provinces does North Korea have?

North Korea has 13 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in North Korea?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a North Korea address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.