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South Korean and US soldiers stand guard at the Panmunjom truce village inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, South Korea, July 19, 2022. Photo/REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
MOSCOW – There are a number of countries that border North Korea. One of them has a status that is quite dangerous considering the history and relations between the countries.
North Korea is a country located in East Asia. They have their capital and largest city in Pyongyang.
In its status, North Korea is widely known as a closed country. Quite little access or information is known about the country, including the condition of its citizens.
Looking at its territorial conditions, North Korea also has several borders with other countries. Reflecting on the country’s closed status, the borders are also strictly guarded to prevent actions such as defections or the like.
So, which countries have borders with North Korea? For more details, see the following review.
Countries Bordering North Korea
1. China
China is a large country in the South Asia region. Not only do they have a very large territory, they are also one of the most populous countries in the world.
Looking at its territory, China has its capital city in Beijing. Meanwhile, the largest city and financial center is Shanghai.
Then, China also has several regional borders with other countries. One of them is North Korea in the north.
Quoting Reuters, Tuesday (19/9/2023), the location of the border with China is of interest to North Korean citizens. Considering that the country is very closed, they can see rare views of the outside world.