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December 24, 2024

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N. Korea allows new half-marathon tour

The five day tour will allow visitors to run at Mt. Paekdu, the DPRK's highest mountain

North Korea has allowed foreign visitors to take part in the Mount Paekdu half-marathon for the first time, as part of a new five-day tour of the country.

The first tour will begin on August 18 and is operated by the Beijing-based Koryo Tours.

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