Which language and writing system are used in North Korea?

The official language of North Korea is Korean.12

The writing system used in the country is known locally as Chosŏn muntcha. This system is the same alphabetic script referred to as Hangul in South Korea. It consists of 24 letters, comprising 14 consonants and 10 vowels.3425

While the two Koreas share this fundamental script, North Korea has used Chosŏn muntcha exclusively in its publications since 1945, intentionally eliminating the use of Chinese characters. Additionally, North Korean authorities have made systematic efforts to remove Western and Japanese loanwords from the language to maintain its distinct character.2