Korea, North
Currency
Won
(KPW) = 100 chon. Notes are in denominations of KPW100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins
are in denominations of KPW1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 chon.
Note
Hotels
tend to only accept cash payments in local currency whilst shops prefer US
Dollars.
Currency
exchange
Currencies
may be changed at the Trade Bank (Mon-Sat 0900-1200 and 1400-1700) or at some
hotels. Convertible currencies include Australian, Hong Kong and US Dollars,
Euros, Pounds Sterling and Yen.
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import and export of foreign currency is unrestricted, subject to declaration on arrival.
Main hotels in Pyongyang will accept credit and debit cards such as Mastercard and Visa. However, American Express is not usually accepted.
Generally not accepted. However, US Dollars are often accepted as an alternative method of payment.
