The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea with scenic mountains and clear rivers is abundant in tourism resources for medical treatment.

Many people leave their dwelling places for natural treatment areas in order to meet their demands for medical treatment, prevention of diseases and promotion of health.

In the DPRK there are many mineral springs, including Kangso, Sogwangsa and Sambang mineral water, and Paektu, Hwangjin, Yangdok and Ryonggang spas, and mud resources at Lake Sijung and Kwangryang Bay. Besides, there are also many climate treatment resources such as fresh and clear air and beautiful scenery.

The resources for natural treatment are efficacious in the treatment of various diseases, including hypertension, rheumatic diseases, dermatosis, spinal diseases, women’s diseases, digestive troubles, eczema and diabetes. In particular, such world-renowned herbs as insam, broad bellflower root, ganoderma and rhododendron are in great demand among tourists.

There are also lots of tourism resources for natural treatment, including young antler, musk, sea cucumber, abalone and other medicinal materials.