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What Language Do They Speak in North Korea?
The official language of North Korea is Korean. In total about 1 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Korean (88%).
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Official languages of North Korea
All languages of North Korea (1)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean | 23,142,856 · 88% | Koreanic | Official |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in North Korea?
The official language of North Korea is Korean. In total about 1 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Korean (88%).
What is the official language of North Korea?
Korean.
Is English spoken in North Korea?
English is not widely spoken in North Korea — learn a few words of Korean before you go.
How many languages are spoken in North Korea?
About 1 living languages — #241 in the world for linguistic diversity.
Data: Languages of the World dataset (MIT) — ISO 639-3, Glottolog (CC BY 4.0), Unicode CLDR, Google LinguaMeta (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata; country lists: samayo/country-json (MIT).