It may be necessary to obtain multiple seats and a medical escort on an air carrier operating in North Korea to Beijing, China, where arrangements can be made for onward transportation. Evacuation across the DMZ to South Korea is not a viable option. The following two emergency medical assistance firms have representative offices and internationally staffed clinics in Beijing, China. Travelers may wish to consider contacting these or other companies operating in China or North Korea for information about medical and evacuation coverage and assistance. The North Korean government does not release statistics on crime.
Foreigners residing in Pyongyang report that street crime is rare.
Worsening economic conditions in North Korea may result in increased crime rates. Lost or stolen passports should be reported to the local police and to the Swedish Embassy as interim U.S. protecting power. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses. Persons violating the law, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and fines.