Verified List of Banks in North Korea (2026 Update)

The North Korea section of our directory lists 20 verified financial institutions, concentrated in and around Pyongyang. Verification was completed as part of the 2026 data cycle.

North Korea holds 2.00 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. The average income level sits at approximately 15.00 USD, relevant context alongside the country's banking infrastructure.

Of the 20 banks listed for North Korea, 16 maintain a direct SWIFT/BIC connection, a 80% SWIFT-to-Bank ratio, placing North Korea in our 'Fragile' connectivity tier.