Transport in North Korea is constrained by economic problems and government restrictions. Public transport predominates, and most of it is electrified.

Hamhŭng is North Korea's second-most populous city, and the capital of South Hamgyŏng Province. Located in the southern part of the South Hamgyong province, Hamhung is the main and most populous metropolitan area in the province. Hamhung was centrally planned and built by the government of North Korea.