North Korea set to open to international tourism

Thursday, 15 Aug, 2024 0

After being essentially cut off from tourism for five years, North Korea could be set to welcome foreign tourists back later this year.

It may reopen one city to foreign tourists in December, according to tour operators.

“So far just Samjiyon has been officially confirmed but we think that Pyongyang and other places will open too,” KTG Tours wrote on Facebook this week.

Koryo Tour also said tourists could be allowed back in December.

North Korea recently allowed a tour group from Russia to visit in a one-off pilot scheme.

Koryo Tour believes when North Korea tourism does restart, it will be open to tourists of all nationalities – except South Korea.

The city of Samjiyon is at the foot of the country’s highest mountain and is known for winter sport activities.

The area has seen some tourism focused development in recent years such as improved infrastructure and some hotels.

It is situated close to the China border.

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