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North Korea for kids

North Korea is a country where people speak Korean. Its capital city is Pyongyang. To greet a friend, kids there say “Annyeonghasimnikka”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of North Korea The flag of North Korea
🏛️ Capital city
Pyongyang
🗣️ Language
Korean
👋 How to say hello
안녕하십니까 / Annyeonghasimnikka
🍽️ A favorite food
Naengmyeon cold noodles
🎉 A big celebration
Lunar New Year
🐾 An animal to spot
Northern goshawk
📍 A famous landmark
Mount Paektu

Fun fact about North Korea

Mount Paektu has a beautiful crater lake on top called Heaven Lake.

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  • Can you say Annyeonghasimnikka the way people in North Korea do?
  • Would you like to try naengmyeon cold noodles? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find North Korea on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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