US extends ban on citizens' travel to North Korea for seventh year



News US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry Joe Smith August 24, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A passport with a North Korean stamp \| Image: NK News The U.S. has extended a ban on American citizens entering North Korea for a seventh consecutive year, the State Department announced Tuesday. The ban prevents U.S. passport holders from traveling “to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially validated for such travel.” The one-year renewal will go into effect on Sept. 1. The U.S. has extended a ban on American citizens entering North Korea for a seventh consecutive year, the State Department announced Tuesday. The ban prevents U.S. passport holders from traveling “to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially validated for such travel.” The one-year renewal will go into effect on Sept. 1. 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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US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry

Joe Smith August 24, 2023

US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year

A passport with a North Korean stamp | Image: NK News

The U.S. has extended a ban on American citizens entering North Korea for a seventh consecutive year, the State Department announced Tuesday.

The ban prevents U.S. passport holders from traveling “to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially validated for such travel.” The one-year renewal will go into effect on Sept. 1.

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