Capital city, North Korea
Can you drink tap water in Pyongyang?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Pyongyang?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice.
Key facts
- In Pyongyang: Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice.
- Across North Korea: Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice; cholera occurs.
- Safely managed drinking water: 67% of people in North Korea (2023, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Pyongyang?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice.
Can you drink tap water in North Korea?
Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid ice; cholera occurs.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- UK FCDO travel advice: North Korea
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