UN/LOCODE Codes — North Korea (KP)

21 UN/LOCODE location codes for North Korea — the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UNECE) identifying ports, airports, rail and road terminals, border crossings and other trade points. Each code is 5 characters: the ISO country code KP plus a 3-character location code.

Code	Name	Subdivision	Functions	Status
KPCCD	Tanyang 📍		Multimodal	Recognised location
KPCHO	Chongjin	09	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPFNJ	Pyongyang		Airport, Postal exchange	Adopted by an international organisation (e.g. IATA/ECLAC)
KPGEN	Gensan		Port	Original entry not verified since the date shown
KPHAE	Haeju	05	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPHGM	Hungnam	08	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPKSN	Kaesong		Rail terminal, Road terminal	Recognised location
KPNAM	Nampo	14	Port, Rail terminal, Road terminal	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPODA	Odaejin 📍		Port	Approved by national standardisation body
KPPNG	Panjang 📍		Rail terminal, Road terminal	Recognised location
KPREM	Bumpyo (Rempo)		—	Recognised location
KPRIW	Riwon 📍		Port	Approved by national standardisation body
KPRJN	Rajin (Najin) 📍	13	Port, Rail terminal, Road terminal	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPSAM	Samcha do 📍		Port	Approved by national standardisation body
KPSGN	Songnim 📍	06	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPSGO	Songdo 📍	05	Road terminal	Recognised location
KPSII	Sinuiju		Rail terminal, Road terminal	Recognised location
KPSIN	Sinpo 📍		Port	Approved by national standardisation body
KPSON	Songjin		Port	Recognised location
KPTCH	Tanchon 📍	08	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency
KPWON	Wonsan	07	Port	Approved by a competent national government agency

What the functions mean

The "Functions" column decodes the UN/LOCODE 8-position function classifier. A location can serve more than one transport function:

• Port — any sea, river or lake port for waterborne transport.
• Rail terminal — a rail freight/cargo terminal.
• Road terminal — a road freight/cargo terminal.
• Airport — a location with an airport.
• Postal exchange — a postal exchange office.
• Multimodal — an inland clearance depot or multimodal function (ICD/dry port).
• Fixed transport — a fixed transport function such as an oil or gas pipeline terminal.
• Border crossing — a border crossing point.

The "Status" column shows how the entry was approved (for example, Approved by a competent national government agency or Recognised location).

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Frequently asked questions

What is a UN/LOCODE for North Korea?

A UN/LOCODE for North Korea is a 5-character code that starts with the ISO 3166 country code KP followed by a 3-character location code (letters or digits) — for example a port, airport, rail or road terminal, or border crossing. North Korea has 21 such locations in the official UNECE UN/LOCODE list. The codes are used in customs declarations, EDI messages and shipping documents.

How many UN/LOCODE locations does North Korea have?

North Korea has 21 UN/LOCODE locations. The most common functions are Port, Road terminal, Rail terminal.

What do the UN/LOCODE function codes mean?

Each UN/LOCODE entry has an 8-position function classifier. In order, the positions are: Port, Rail terminal, Road terminal, Airport, Postal exchange, Multimodal (inland clearance depot), Fixed transport (e.g. pipeline), and Border crossing. A position is active when it is not a hyphen or a zero, so one location can combine several functions.

Data: UN/LOCODE list published by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe). Suggested reference, not an official determination.