Missing Person Alerts in North Korea
Missing Person Alerts for North Korea (East Asia) come from State Hydro-Meteorological Administration, National Disaster Management Committee. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Pyongyang.
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At a glance
- countryNorth Korea · Asia
- reference cityPyongyang (39.03, 125.75)
- risk profileflood, storm, drought, cold, landslide, epidemic
What counts as a missing person alerts
Missing person alerts - Amber Alerts, Child Rescue Alerts and silver alerts - are issued for abducted children or missing vulnerable adults when there is a serious risk to life. They are broadcast by police on motorway signs, radio and phone, and they contain a description and often a vehicle registration.
Who issues missing person alerts in North Korea
- meteoState Hydro-Meteorological Administration
- civilNational Disaster Management Committee
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in North Korea
- If you see the person or vehicle, call the emergency number - do not approach.
- Note location, time and direction of travel before calling.
- Do not share outdated alerts: check the issuing police force for the all-clear.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for North Korea: national police forces, AMBER Alert Europe, NCMEC, Interpol. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues missing person alerts in North Korea?
State Hydro-Meteorological Administration, National Disaster Management Committee. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live missing person alerts for North Korea?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Pyongyang from national police forces, AMBER Alert Europe, NCMEC, Interpol. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for North Korea
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
Missing Person Alerts in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-13. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.