North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts



Analysis North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean Air Koryo jets on the tarmac, May 2010 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue North Korea is not likely to open its borders to future inbound travelers any time soon, multiple diplomats, aid workers and international organization staff told NK News, calling last week’s entry of Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun and his delegation a one-off event. Wang was the first known person to enter the country in nearly three years after the DPRK shut its borders in an effort to keep out COVID-19. North Korea is not likely to open its borders to future inbound travelers any time soon, multiple diplomats, aid workers and international organization staff told NK News, calling last week’s entry of Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun and his delegation a one-off event. Wang was the first known person to enter the country in nearly three years after the DPRK shut its borders in an effort to keep out COVID-19. 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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North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

North Korean Air Koryo jets on the tarmac, May 2010 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

North Korea is not likely to open its borders to future inbound travelers any time soon, multiple diplomats, aid workers and international organization staff told NK News, calling last week’s entry of Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun and his delegation a one-off event.

Wang was the first known person to enter the country in nearly three years after the DPRK shut its borders in an effort to keep out COVID-19.

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