Buddhism, Christianity and Chundo Kyo are officially cited as the main religions. IDD to the country is available, although there is a very sparse internal network. Outgoing calls must be made via the International Operator. Services available in all Pyongyang hotels. Services are extremely slow and limited outside the capital.
Airmail takes about ten days to reach Western Europe.
Major daily newspapers include Rodong Sinmun, Minju Choson and Pyongyang Sinmun. The Pyongyang Times is published weekly in English, Spanish and French. There are also several monthly English-language magazines. From time to time these change.