This year a new tour operator has emerged that seems to confound some of those expectations about a tour to the north. UK based operator Political Tours has teamed up with the well established Koryo Tours to create, (as its name would suggest), tours that are deliberately political. Surprisingly the DPRK’s tourism officials seem happy to comply. In the second of a regular feature showcasing unique itineraries to the DPRK, we interview Director of Political Tours, Mr. Nicholas Wood, to find out more about the itinerary.
1. How long has Political Tours been around for and what motivated you to set up the company?
This year a new tour operator has emerged that seems to confound some of those expectations about a tour to the north. UK based operator Political Tours has teamed up with the well established Koryo Tours to create, (as its name would suggest), tours that are deliberately political. Surprisingly the DPRK’s tourism officials seem happy to comply. In the second of a regular feature showcasing unique itineraries to the DPRK, we interview Director of Political Tours, Mr. Nicholas Wood, to find out more about the itinerary.
1. How long has Political Tours been around for and what motivated you to set up the company?
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