North Korea Volcanoes
North Korea has 2 Holocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Bolded volcanoes have erupted within the past 20 years. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Location | Last Eruption | Primary Volcano Type |
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Changbaishan | China-Korea border | 1903 CE | Stratovolcano |
Ch'uga-ryong | Korea | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Shield |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in North Korea. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Changbaishan | 1903 Apr 15 ± 45 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | 1898 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Changbaishan | 1702 Jun 9 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | 1668 Jun | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Changbaishan | [1597 Oct 6] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | [1413] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | 0946 Nov 15 ± 45 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 6 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Changbaishan | 0180 BCE ± 80 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
Changbaishan | [1000 BCE (?)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Changbaishan | 2155 BCE ± 90 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 4 | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) |
North Korea has 2 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Location | Primary Volcano Type |
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Kilchu-Myongch'on | Korea | Volcanic field |
Koksan-Singye | Korea | Shield |
There are 2 photos available for volcanoes in North Korea.

Photo by Xiang Lui, 1983 (Changchun University).

Photo by Xiang Liu, 1983 (Changchun University).
This is a compilation of North Korea volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Tokyo Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) | |
- Tokyo VAAC Notices and Archive |