Is Binance blocked in North Korea?
Yes. Binance is blocked in North Korea.
The 3 VPNs that fit North Korea
Don't use a VPN to reach Binance. Exchanges check where you live. Using a VPN to get around a regional ban can get an account frozen with funds inside. These picks are for privacy and the other blocks in North Korea.
Votes come from visitors in North Korea over the last 14 days.
Picked for heavy censorship: each can disguise VPN traffic.
VPN use is illegal or effectively banned in North Korea. Unauthorised access to foreign information carries severe penalties. We do not recommend attempting it.
ExpressVPN
Doesn't connectNot enough votes yet. Tested it here? Tell others below.
Switch to automatic obfuscation (protocol set to Automatic) before connecting.
NordVPN
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Switch to NordWhisper or obfuscated servers before connecting.
Surfshark
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Switch to NoBorders mode before connecting.
Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs Proton VPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost
Proton VPN
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Switch to the Stealth protocol before connecting.
Private Internet Access
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Switch to the Shadowsocks proxy option before connecting.
CyberGhost
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Switch to a nearby server (CyberGhost has no stealth mode) before connecting.
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The bigger picture in North Korea
Ordinary citizens have no access to the global internet at all, only the state intranet Kwangmyong.
Before you connect: No consumer VPN is usable here. If you are travelling on an organised tour, plan to be offline.
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Questions people ask
Is Binance blocked in North Korea?
Binance is blocked in North Korea.
Can I use Binance in North Korea with a VPN?
Exchanges check where you live. Using a VPN to get around a regional ban can get an account frozen with funds inside.
Is using a VPN legal in North Korea?
Illegal or effectively banned. Unauthorised access to foreign information carries severe penalties. We do not recommend attempting it.
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