Ask a North Korean: How do North Korea's traffic laws work?



Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: How do North Korea’s traffic laws work? "In most regions outside of Pyongyang, there isn’t much traffic at all and traffic lights are rare" Je Son Lee January 9, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News/Adam Westerman Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about. Today’s question comes from Shai Axelrud: Does North Korea have traffic laws, and are government or military drivers subject to the same fines? Yes, we do have traffic laws in North Korea. We drive on the right side of the road just like South Koreans and Americans. If you are a North Korean watcher, you must have seen one of the traffic girls of Pyongyang. It is one of the most popular jobs for women in © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: How do North Korea’s traffic laws work?

"In most regions outside of Pyongyang, there isn’t much traffic at all and traffic lights are rare"

Je Son Lee January 9, 2017

NK News/Adam Westerman

Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

Today’s question comes from Shai Axelrud: Does North Korea have traffic laws, and are government or military drivers subject to the same fines?

Yes, we do have traffic laws in North Korea. We drive on the right side of the road just like South Koreans and Americans.

If you are a North Korean watcher, you must have seen one of the traffic girls of Pyongyang. It is one of the most popular jobs for women in