Publications on North Korean geography, especially detailed descriptions of the various regions of North Korean territory, are rare and usually have to rely on relatively old sources, such as the classics written by Lautensach and Saitchikov. However, the fact that the DPRK has in recent years established diplomatic relations with an increasing number of countries has inevitably led to a proportionate increase in opportunities for scholars to access primary source material. The present study deals with the cities of North Korea and approaches the research topic from three different angles.
