North Korea

128 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

128

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

17

Highest risk

Endangered

41

Very high risk

Vulnerable

70

High risk

Declining

37%

47 species

Category Breakdown
CR 17
EN 41
VU 70
CR: 17
EN: 41
VU: 70

Critically Endangered

1713%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

4132%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

7055%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 128 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

5

5 threatened

🐦

birds

32

32 threatened

🐢

reptiles

2

2 threatened

🐸

amphibians

1

1 threatened

🐟

fishes

15

15 threatened

🦗

insects

38

38 threatened

🌱

plants

27

27 threatened

Global Share

0.23%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#165

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

2

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting39 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources29 species
3.Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals28 species
4.Housing & urban areas23 species
5.Annual & perennial non-timber crops23 species
6.Dams & water management/use21 species
7.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases21 species
8.Other ecosystem modifications20 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). North Korea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KP

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in North Korea?
North Korea has 128 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 17 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in North Korea?
Among the 17 Critically Endangered species in North Korea, Northern Emerald (Somatochlora arctica) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in North Korea?
Protected area coverage for North Korea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.