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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea passport, commonly referred to as the North Korean passport, is the passport which may be issued to North Korean citizens for international travel. Since the majority of North Koreans do not get opportunities to leave the country, DPRK passports are rarely issued.[1]
The earliest passports of the Korean Peninsula were issued in 1902 by the Korean Empire, with two types, a trading passport and a travel passport. The passports have Korean Hanja text as well as English and French translations.
North Korean passports were first issued in the 1950s with Korean (Chosŏn'gŭl), Russian and Chinese (traditional script) texts, while the current[when?] passport has Korean (Chosŏn'gŭl) and English only.[2]
In 2016, North Korea began issuing biometric passports complying to the ICAO 9303 standard.
The Korean Empire's travel passport issued in 1905.
Physical appearanceedit
DPRK passport covers are navy blue with the National Emblem of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea emblazoned in the center. The words "조선민주주의인민공화국" (Korean) and "DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA" (English) are inscribed above the emblem, with "려권" and "PASSPORT" below. 려권 (ryŏgwon), means "passport", whilst in the South Korean passport, it is branded 여권 (yŏgwon), which also means passport. Both words are written as 旅券 in Hanja, but due to the initial sound rule present only in South Korea, they are spelled differently.
Passport typesedit
An ordinary passport is a single passport which, after being granted special permission, is handed out to North Koreans who visit foreign countries for official reasons, i.e., sports and academic competitions, business trips. Ordinary passports are taken back by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after returning to North Korea. The cover is navy blue.
An official passport is issued for trade and other economic bureaucrats travelling abroad. The cover is green.
Official and diplomatic passports must be returned and kept in the passport office, from where it can be retrieved for any further foreign travel. Ordinary passports are never issued without special permission and all holders must apply for an exit visa in order to legally leave the country.[citation needed]
Identity pagesedit
A DPRK Passport includes two identity pages. The first identifies the holder, and includes the following information:
1. Passport number
2. Name in full (in Latin and Korean scripts)
3. Date of birth (YY-MM-DD)
4. Place of birth
5. Nationality (specified as "Korean")
6. Length of the passport validity (five years)
7. Expiry date (YY-MM-DD)
8. Issue date (YY-MM-DD)
The second page is for official endorsements.
Note of passportedit
The passport contains the following note:
Korean:
이 려권소지자는 조선민주주의인민공화국의 보호를 받습니다. 이 려권소지자를 지장없이 통과시켜 주며 그에게 필요한 편의와 보호를 베풀어 줄것을 모든 관계자들에게 요청하는 바입니다.
English:
The holder of this passport is under the protection of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. All those whom it may concern are hereby requested to allow the holder to pass freely without let or hindrance, and to afford the holder with assistance and protection as may be necessary.
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summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing Chinese Wikipedia article at zh 朝鲜护照 see its history for attribution You should also add the template Translated zh 朝鲜护照 to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation The Democratic People s Republic of Korea passport commonly referred to as the North Korean passport is the passport which may be issued to North Korean citizens for international travel Since the majority of North Koreans do not get opportunities to leave the country DPRK passports are rarely issued 1 Democratic People s Republicof Korea passportA biometric DPRK passport for public affairs clarification needed TypePassportIssued byImmigration Bureau Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Association of Korean Residents in JapanFirst issued1950s first version 2016 biometric passport PurposeIdentificationEligibilityNorth Korean citizenshipExpiration5 years Contents 1 History 2 Physical appearance 3 Passport types 4 Identity pages 5 Note of passport 6 Inter Korea travel 7 Gallery 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory editThe earliest passports of the Korean Peninsula were issued in 1902 by the Korean Empire with two types a trading passport and a travel passport The passports have Korean Hanja text as well as English and French translations North Korean passports were first issued in the 1950s with Korean Chosŏn gŭl Russian and Chinese traditional script texts while the current when passport has Korean Chosŏn gŭl and English only 2 In 2016 North Korea began issuing biometric passports complying to the ICAO 9303 standard nbsp The Korean Empire s travel passport issued in 1905 Physical appearance editDPRK passport covers are navy blue with the National Emblem of the Democratic People s Republic of Korea emblazoned in the center The words 조선민주주의인민공화국 Korean and DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF KOREA English are inscribed above the emblem with 려권 and PASSPORT below 려권 ryŏgwon means passport whilst in the South Korean passport it is branded 여권 yŏgwon which also means passport Both words are written as 旅券 in Hanja but due to the initial sound rule present only in South Korea they are spelled differently Passport types editAn ordinary passport is a single passport which after being granted special permission is handed out to North Koreans who visit foreign countries for official reasons i e sports and academic competitions business trips Ordinary passports are taken back by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after returning to North Korea The cover is navy blue An official passport is issued for trade and other economic bureaucrats travelling abroad The cover is green A diplomatic passport is issued to high officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Central Committee of the Workers Party of Korea and other subordinate offices of the Workers Party of Korea For other bureaucrats only vice ministers or higher can receive a diplomatic passport The cover is red Official and diplomatic passports must be returned and kept in the passport office from where it can be retrieved for any further foreign travel Ordinary passports are never issued without special permission and all holders must apply for an exit visa in order to legally leave the country citation needed Identity pages editA DPRK Passport includes two identity pages The first identifies the holder and includes the following information 1 Passport number 2 Name in full in Latin and Korean scripts 3 Date of birth YY MM DD 4 Place of birth 5 Nationality specified as Korean 6 Length of the passport validity five years 7 Expiry date YY MM DD 8 Issue date YY MM DD The second page is for official endorsements Note of passport editThe passport contains the following note Korean 이 려권소지자는 조선민주주의인민공화국의 보호를 받습니다 이 려권소지자를 지장없이 통과시켜 주며 그에게 필요한 편의와 보호를 베풀어 줄것을 모든 관계자들에게 요청하는 바입니다 English The holder of this passport is under the protection of the Democratic People s Republic of Korea All those whom it may concern are hereby requested to allow the holder to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the holder with assistance and protection as may be necessary nbsp Visa requirements for North Korean citizens North Korea Visa free Visa issued upon arrival eVisa Visa available both on arrival or online Visa required prior to arrivalInter Korea travel editMain article South Korean passport Inter Korea travelGallery edit nbsp 1950s DPRK passport nbsp 1950s DPRK passport inner page nbsp 1950s DPRK passport personal information page nbsp 1990s edition passport covers nbsp 2000 edition emergency DPRK passport nbsp Passport 2019See also editCitizenship in North Korea Nationality Law of the Democratic People s Republic of Korea Visa requirements for North Korean citizens Republic of Korea passport Visa policy of North Korea Korean Empire passportReferences edit Fyodor Tertitskiy December 29 2014 North Korea s passports and how they use them NK News Retrieved February 2 2015 North Korea s passports and how they use them North Korea News December 29 2014 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Passports of North Korea Picture of personal detail in DPRK passport and ROK travel certificate and Japan registration card DPRK official passport DPRK Ordinary Passport and ROK Ordinary Passport DPRK Passport Machine Readable type usurped New North Korean Passport since 2000 Portal nbsp North Korea Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title North Korean passport amp oldid 1177063001, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
