World CapitalsWhat is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea, in Asia.
Pyongyang stands on the Taedong River, and its name is often translated as flat land.
Where is Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is located at approximately 39.02° N, 125.75° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Seoul, South Korea 195 km
- Beijing, China 810 km
- Tokyo, Japan 1,290 km
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 1,806 km
- Manila, Philippines 2,755 km