North Korea Habitat Guide

Sandwiched between the Sea of Japan to the east and the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korean Peninsula juts out from North Eastern Asia, separated from mainland Asia by two rivers- the Yalu and the Tumen. Other than the peninsula, there are about 3400 islands that also form part of Korea. Nearly 80% of the land in North Korea is mountainous, with the Taebaek Mountain Range running along the entire length of the peninsula’s east coast. Much of the country is rugged terrain at its most rugged- so inaccessible that it is largely uninhabited.

Korea, incidentally, is a land of great scenic beauty- the natives, in fact, describe the land as `kumsu-gangsan’- `land decorated with golden embroidery’. That may sound a bit far-fetched, but it is a beautiful land. North Korea is particularly famous for its lovely scenery and its beautiful national parks.

Flora and Fauna

Nearly 80% of North Korea is mountainous, and much of the terrain, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the territory, is still thickly forested and harbours a fair amount of wildlife- black bear, deer, and lots of birds. North Korea has some of the most beautiful unspoilt countryside in this part of the world, and its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are worth a visit. And that’s not just for the wildlife you might see, but also for the panoramic views.