North Korea reopens borders to tourists

North Korea’s borders reopen to tourists after five years of closure It is reported that tourists are now allowed to enter the North Korean city of Sangjeon. After that, it is announced that entry into cities including Pyongyang will also be allowed. The BBC reported, citing several tourism organizers, that tourists will be allowed from December.

According to the report, entry is for tourists from countries other than South Korea. For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19, North Korea is allowing tourists to enter the country.

The city of Sangjeon has seen a lot of development in recent years. North Korean President Kim Jong Un has announced plans to rebuild the airport, build railways and hotels, and turn the military base into a resort. He had said that the country’s tourism sector would be strengthened by bringing tourists from friendly countries. Located at the foot of Paektu Peak, the largest mountain in the country, the city of Sangjeon is famous for its winter features.

It was in 2020 that North Korea closed its borders. A ban was announced on the import of essential materials from outside. North Korea has also been hit hard by international sanctions over its nuclear program.

Koryo Tours, a famous tour company in China, said on their website that the four-year wait is over and they are looking forward to traveling to North Korea. Two China-based tour operators are also reported to have announced tour plans to North Korea. Meanwhile, the Korea Risk Group, based in the United States, is suspicious of this announcement, according to the report.

Meanwhile, US citizens were banned from visiting North Korea. From 2024, only Russian citizens were allowed to enter North Korea. This was part of the development of friendly relations between the two countries.

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