Key facts
- The U.S. will extend its ban on citizens traveling to North Korea for another year.
- The extension is valid from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
- The State Department cited "serious risk" of arrest and long-term detention.
- U.S. passports will be invalid for travel to North Korea without special validation.
The United States will extend its ban on its citizens' travel to North Korea for another year, citing "serious" risks associated with travel to the reclusive state. The State Department posted the notice on the Federal Register on Monday, announcing the decision on the extension, which will make the restriction valid from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, as the current measure is set to expire on August 31.