Countries bordering North Korea

North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries. Located in Eastern Asia, North Korea has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Russia, China, South Korea.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Population

25.95M

Neighbors Population

1.61B

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Russia	Moscow	146.03M	17,098,246 km²	Europe
China	Beijing	1.41B	9,706,961 km²	Asia
South Korea	Seoul	51.16M	100,210 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border North Korea?

North Korea shares land borders with 3 countries: Russia, China, South Korea.

How many countries border North Korea?

North Korea has 3 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is North Korea in?

North Korea is located in Eastern Asia.

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