Alright, so let me tell you about this little adventure I had trying to get a North Korean ID card online. It’s not something you hear about every day, right? I mean, who even thinks about getting an ID from North Korea? But hey, I was curious, and the internet is a wild place, so I thought, why not?
I started where anyone would – good ol’ Google search. I typed in “Buy North Korean ID Card Online” and well, the results were a mixed bag. I found out that the North Korean government has been rolling out these new microchip registration cards for their citizens. That’s pretty neat, I guess. Then there were some sites talking about verifying North Korean passports and driver’s licenses, but that wasn’t what I was after. I wanted the real deal, an actual ID card.
Diving deeper, I came across some articles about how important IDs are in South Korea. I mean, you need them for everything – online payments, banking, you name it. It got me thinking about how different things must be in the North. Apparently, all North Korean citizens have to have IDs issued by the police, or if they live abroad, by a consulate. That’s pretty standard, I suppose.

Digging Further
- I stumbled upon a news piece saying that North Korea had restarted an initiative to issue new national ID cards in rural areas. That seemed like a big deal, especially considering how closed-off the country is.
- Then there was this whole thing about South Koreans getting digital IDs. They’re moving away from the physical cards they’ve used since the ’60s. Technology, am I right?
Now, about actually buying one of these North Korean IDs. I found some forums and articles discussing how foreigners can get a Residence Card or a Permanent Resident Card in South Korea. But for North Korea? It was like trying to find a needle in a digital haystack. I even read that you can’t even verify a prepaid SIM card number bought with your passport in South Korea for online stuff. You gotta use your Alien Registration Card (ARC) for that.
The Conclusion
So, here’s the kicker. After all this digging, did I get a North Korean ID card? Nope, not a chance. It seems like this kind of thing is just not available for purchase online, especially for someone like me who’s just curious and not actually a North Korean citizen. I guess some things are just meant to stay within borders. It was a fun little research project, though. Showed me how different the world can be when it comes to something as simple as an ID card. And hey, it’s a good story to tell, right?
That’s my tale of trying to navigate the murky waters of buying a North Korean ID online. It’s a no-go, folks. But it was an interesting journey, to say the least!