Bookshops in North Korea map & data
There are 7 bookshops mapped in North Korea, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Pyongyang (4), North Hamgyong (2) and North Hwanghae (1) - Pyongyang alone holds 57% of them. 71% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include 외국어서점, 외국믄책방 and 룡흥책방.
Bookshops by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang | 4 | 57% |
| North Hamgyong | 2 | 29% |
| North Hwanghae | 1 | 14% |
Notable bookshops in North Korea
- 외국어서점Pyongyang · books
- 외국믄책방North Hamgyong · books
- 룡흥책방Pyongyang · books
- 라선 책방North Hamgyong · books
- 만경대책방Pyongyang · books
What's in this layer
Every bookshop in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Bookshops and bookstores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bookshops are there in North Korea?
This layer holds 7 bookshops in North Korea, the most of them in Pyongyang. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each bookshop?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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