Transportation: Reconstruction of system destroyed during Korean War complete, but lags behind economic needs.

Railroads: Total railroad network as of 1990 approximately 5,000 kilometers (8,500 kilometers claimed), primarily along east and west coasts. Almost 3,200 kilometers electrified more being electrified and built.

Roads: Road network estimated between 23,000 and 30,000 kilometers (75,500 kilometers claimed) in 1990, almost all gravel, crushed stone, or dirt remainder paved.

Ports: Port facilities at Ch'ngjin, Haeju, Hamh ng, H ngnam, Najin, Namp'o, Sonbong, Songnim, and Wnsan.

Civil Aviation: Approximately fifty-five airports, all usable about thirty permanent surface runways less than five runways over 3,659 meters. International airport at Sunan, north of P'yongyang.

Telecommunications: Domestic and international communications controlled through Propaganda and Agitation Department of Korean Workers' Party. Radio service from approximately two dozen AM and ten FM government-controlled stations in 1993 nearly all households have access to broadcasts from radios or public loudspeakers. Television transmission widespread eleven television stations. Wide range of official publications.

Data as of June 1993