The eastern coast is rocky and steep with mountains rising from the water and this area contains most of the waterways. Acting Premier of the Administration Council Hong Song Nam since 1997. Buddhism, Christianity and Chundo Kyo are officially recognised as the main religions. 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.