U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris



News U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News South Korean proposals surrounding possible "independent tourism" to North Korea by its citizens should be discussed with the United States, Ambassador Harry Harris told NK News at a press event in Seoul on Thursday. The proposals, which were raised several times in the past week – including by President Moon Jae-in -- suggest the South Korean government may be considering allowing citizens to soon apply to go on tours to North Korea on a private basis. South Korean proposals surrounding possible "independent tourism" to North Korea by its citizens should be discussed with the United States, Ambassador Harry Harris told NK News at a press event in Seoul on Thursday. The proposals, which were raised several times in the past week – including by President Moon Jae-in -- suggest the South Korean government may be considering allowing citizens to soon apply to go on tours to North Korea on a private basis. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

Items in future South Korean tourist luggages could possibly breach sanctions, ambassador says

Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020

U.S. should be consulted on potential South Korean tourism to the North: Harris

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South Korean proposals surrounding possible "independent tourism" to North Korea by its citizens should be discussed with the United States, Ambassador Harry Harris told NK News at a press event in Seoul on Thursday.

The proposals, which were raised several times in the past week – including by President Moon Jae-in -- suggest the South Korean government may be considering allowing citizens to soon apply to go on tours to North Korea on a private basis.