School life
In a North Korea classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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North Korea
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalPyongyang
- Population~26 million
- Time zoneAsia/Pyongyang (UTC +9)
- CurrencyNorth Korean won (KPW)
North Korea, with Pyongyang marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Pyongyang
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Fun facts
What makes North Korea a bit special.
Mount Paektu
A sacred volcano with a stunning crater lake at the top
Open lesson
Mount Kumgang
The Diamond Mountain, famous for its spectacular rocky scenery
Open lesson
Ssireum
Korea's traditional wrestling sport, played for over 1,500 years
Open lesson
Samul Nori
Korea's electrifying four-drum percussion tradition
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐯
Korean Tiger
A powerful big cat woven into Korean art and folklore
Open lesson
- 🦢
White-naped Crane
An elegant bird that spends winter in the Korean peninsula
Open lesson
- 🦆
Mandarin Duck
One of the world's most colourful ducks, native to East Asia
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Korean
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹNorth Korea has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet North Korea?
Choose North Koreawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.