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The Democratic People?s Republic of Korea (North Korea or DPRK) is a highly centralized Communist state. Tourist facilities are not widely available. Tourism in North Korea is permitted only in officially organized groups authorized by the Government of North Korea. Independent tourism is not permitted. Telephone and other communications are limited. In recent years, North Korea has experienced lower crop production, which has resulted in serious shortages of food and other supplies. A broad spectrum of countries, including the United States, has contributed to international relief efforts.
INTERIM CONSULAR PROTECTING POWER: The United States does not maintain diplomatic, consular, or trade relations with North Korea. Consequently, the U.S. Government is not in a position to accord normal consular protective services to U.S. citizens in North Korea. Negotiations are ongoing to implement a provision of the 1994 Agreed Framework between the U.S. and North Korea for an exchange of diplomatic missions, but it is uncertain when they may be completed. On September 20, 1995, a consular protecting power arrangement was implemented, allowing for consular protection by the Swedish Embassy of U.S. citizens traveling in North Korea. In this capacity, the Swedish Embassy endeavors to provide basic consular protective services to U.S. citizens traveling in North Korea who are ill, injured, arrested or who may die. | |
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