North Korea Map and Satellite Image

North Korea is located in eastern Asia. North Korea is bordered by the Korea Bay to the west, the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east, China to the north, and South Korea to the south.

North Korea Bordering Countries:

China, South Korea, Russia

Regional Maps:

Map of Asia, World Map

Where is North Korea?

North Korea Satellite Image

Explore North Korea Using Google Earth:

Google Earth is a free program from Google that allows you to explore satellite images showing the cities and landscapes of North Korea and all of Asia in fantastic detail. It works on your desktop computer, tablet, or mobile phone. The images in many areas are detailed enough that you can see houses, vehicles and even people on a city street. Google Earth is free and easy-to-use.

North Korea on a World Wall Map:

North Korea is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our Blue Ocean Laminated Map of the World. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. This is a great map for students, schools, offices and anywhere that a nice map of the world is needed for education, display or decor.

North Korea On a Large Wall Map of Asia:

If you are interested in North Korea and the geography of Asia our large laminated map of Asia might be just what you need. It is a large political map of Asia that also shows many of the continent's physical features in color or shaded relief. Major lakes, rivers,cities, roads, country boundaries, coastlines and surrounding islands are all shown on the map.

North Korea Cities:

Anak, Anbyon, Anju, Chongjin, Changjin, Changyon, Chasong, Chonch'on, Ch'ongjin, Chongju, Chongp'yong, Chongsong, Ch'osan, Chungsan, Haeju, Hamhung, Hoeryong, Hoeyang, Huich'on, Hungnam, Hyesan, Ich'on, Iwon, Kaech'on, Kaesong, Kanggye, Kilju, Kimch'aek (Songjin), Koin, Koksan, Kop'ung, Kosong, Kowon, Kujang, Kumsong, Kumya, Kyongsong, Manpo, Monggump'o, Munch'on, Musan, Najin, Namp'o, Nanam, Nangnim, Ongjin, Onsong, P'ihyon, P'yongyang, Pakch'on, Pogo, Pujon, Pukchin, Pukch'ong, P'yonggang, P'yongsan, P'yong-song, P'yongwon, Sakchu, Sariwon, Sep'o, Sinch'ang, Sinp'a, Sinuiju, Sohung, Sonch'on, Songnim, Sunbong, Sunch'on, Taedong, Taegwan, T'aet'an, Tanch'on, T'ongch'on, Undok, Wiwon, Wonsan, Yangdok, Yongamp'o, Yongbal and Yongjo.

North Korea Locations:

Changjin Reservoir, Haeju-man, Imjin River, Korea Bay, Sea of Japan (East Sea), Sup'ung Reservoir, Taedong River, Tongjoson-man, Tumen River, Yalu River, Yellow Sea and Yesong River.

North Korea Natural Resources:

North Korea has numerous metallic resources such as tungsten, iron ore, pyrites, lead, zinc copper and gold. The country's minerals include graphite, fluorspar and magnesite. North Korea has other natural resources, some of which are coal, salt and hydropower.

North Korea Natural Hazards:

North Korea is subject to seasonal natural hazards. These include droughts in the late spring, which are often followed by severe flooding. During the early fall there are occasional typhoons.

North Korea Environmental Issues:

Environmental issues for North Korea include deforestation, soil degradation and erosion. The issues concerning water include waterborne diseases, an inadequate supply of potable water and water pollution.

Copyright information: The images on this page were composed by Angela King and Brad Cole and are copyright by Geology.com. These images are not available for use beyond our websites. If you would like to share them with others please link to this page. The satellite image was produced using Landsat data from NASA and the map was produced using data licensed from and copyright by Map Resources.