Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February



News Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin Joe Smith January 11, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A screenshot from news footage of North Koreans enjoying Yangdok Hot Springs Resort \| Image: KCTV (Feb. 17, 2017) Authorities in the Russian Far East have started advertising a travel package for residents to visit North Korea from early next month, signaling what could be the first return of foreign tourists since the country shut its borders due to COVID-19 in 2020. In a post on Telegram, the government of the Far East region of Primorsky Krai announced that the five-day tour to Pyongyang and the Masikryong ski resort in the southeast will depart on Feb. 9. Authorities in the Russian Far East have started advertising a travel package for residents to visit North Korea from early next month, signaling what could be the first return of foreign tourists since the country shut its borders due to COVID-19 in 2020. In a post on Telegram, the government of the Far East region of Primorsky Krai announced that the five-day tour to Pyongyang and the Masikryong ski resort in the southeast will depart on Feb. 9. 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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Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin

Joe Smith January 11, 2024

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

A screenshot from news footage of North Koreans enjoying Yangdok Hot Springs Resort | Image: KCTV (Feb. 17, 2017)

Authorities in the Russian Far East have started advertising a travel package for residents to visit North Korea from early next month, signaling what could be the first return of foreign tourists since the country shut its borders due to COVID-19 in 2020.

In a post on Telegram, the government of the Far East region of Primorsky Krai announced that the five-day tour to Pyongyang and the Masikryong ski resort in the southeast will depart on Feb. 9.