Hey there, y’all! So, you wanna get yourself a North Korean driver’s license, huh? Well, listen up, ’cause I’m gonna tell you what I know, or what I heard, anyways. It ain’t like ordering a pizza, that’s for sure.
First off, from what I gather, you can’t just order one online, like you’d buy a pair of shoes. No sirree! Sounds like you gotta jump through some hoops, even over there.
Now, I ain’t never been to North Korea, mind you, but they got rules, just like everywhere else. They got this thing called the Ministry of Public Security, and they’re the ones who handle the driver’s licenses. It’s serious business, not some fly-by-night operation.

- They make you take a test, see? A real test, with questions and all. And you gotta show ’em you can actually drive a car, not just sit there and honk the horn. They call it a “road driving test.” Sounds fancy, huh?
- Then there’s this “physical examination.” Guess they wanna make sure you ain’t gonna keel over at the wheel. Probably check your eyes and such. Common sense, really.
- And get this, the license ain’t good forever. You gotta renew it every few years. Five years, I think I heard. Keeps ’em on their toes, I reckon.
Now, some folks say there are different kinds of licenses. Like, a regular one for cars and small buses, up to 15 seats or so. They call it a “third grade” license. Sounds like the one most folks get.
If you’re from some other country, things might be a bit different. If your country is friendly with North Korea, or whatever they call it, you might be able to switch your license. But they gotta make sure it’s real, see? They check with your embassy, make sure you ain’t trying to pull a fast one. Then you gotta take some kind of test, too. An “aptitude” test, they say. Sounds like another way of sayin’ they’re gonna test your brain.
If your country ain’t so friendly with North Korea, well, then you gotta start from scratch. Health check, written test, the whole shebang. No shortcuts for you!
And listen to this, you can even get an English driver’s license, if you want. Costs a bit more, though. Guess they figure if you can afford to be fancy, you can afford to pay a little extra.
Getting a North Korean driver’s license ain’t easy, that’s for sure. It ain’t like clicking a button and poof, there it is. You gotta prove you know what you’re doing, and you gotta follow their rules. And let me tell you, them rules seem pretty strict.
Some folks, they leave North Korea, and then they gotta get a license in a new place, like South Korea or somewhere else. They say it’s easier to just start over, take the tests again. ‘Cause even if you had a license in North Korea, it might not be worth much in another country.
So, can you order a North Korean driver’s license online? Sounds like a big ol’ NO to me. You gotta go there, you gotta take the tests, you gotta do it their way. No getting around it.
And if you’re thinkin’ of driving in North Korea, well, that’s a whole ‘nother story. I hear it’s pretty different from driving around here. Not a lot of cars, for one thing. And probably lots of rules you gotta follow. But hey, that’s just what I heard. I ain’t seen it with my own two eyes.
So, if you’re serious about gettin’ a North Korean driver’s license, my advice is to do your homework. Find out the real rules, talk to someone who knows what they’re talkin’ about. Don’t just listen to some old woman like me, ramblin’ on. And for goodness sake, don’t expect to just order it online. That ain’t how it works, not in this world, and especially not over there, I reckon.
Now, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about drivin’ and licenses has made me hungry. You take care now, ya hear?
