Cruises linking North, South Korea mooted
South Koreans may soon get a historic opportunity to cross into North Korea.
The DMZ border crossing is still off limits but a new ‘Peace Cruise Line’ could make it a reality by sea.
Cruises to North Korea could depart from the South Korean island of Jeju, Kim Eui-keun, the chairman of the Jeju Cruise Industry Association said, according to local new reports.
Ships could call at the North Korean ports of Nampo, Wonsan, Rajin and Sonbong.
Both Nampo and Wonsan currently have docking facilities able to accommodate large ships, and accommodation options nearby.
Cruise development would be rolled out in stages, with a Chinese-flagged ship with Chinese passengers the first to sail to North Korea from Jeju.
South Koreans would eventually be permitted to cruise between the two countries.
Major investment would be required in north korea, Kim said, and the newly established Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank would be tapped as an investment partner in the project.
Unveiling the idea at a cruise forum, Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong called it a ‘messenger of peace through tourism.’
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