Update at 17:20 KST: This article has been updated to include further quotes from a travel industry insider.
North Korea is preparing for a large-scale gymnastics and propaganda event celebrating the ruling party's founding anniversary this upcoming October, according to a report from DPRK state media this week.
Update at 17:20 KST: This article has been updated to include further quotes from a travel industry insider.
North Korea is preparing for a large-scale gymnastics and propaganda event celebrating the ruling party's founding anniversary this upcoming October, according to a report from DPRK state media this week.
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