Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners



News Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim gives instructions in the wilderness of Samjiyon near Mt. Pukphothae \| Image: KCNA (July 14, 2024) North Korea’s plans to “revitalize international tourism” will be aimed at tourists from “friendly” nations, leader Kim Jong Un reportedly said, visiting a tourism hub near the country’s tallest mountain on the China border. Kim’s comments at the Mount Paektu area raise questions about a potential restart of Chinese tourism and the DPRK’s continued ban on Western tourism, as the country continues to keep its doors shut to all but select delegations and Russian tourists. North Korea’s plans to “revitalize international tourism” will be aimed at tourists from “friendly” nations, leader Kim Jong Un reportedly said, visiting a tourism hub near the country’s tallest mountain on the China border. Kim’s comments at the Mount Paektu area raise questions about a potential restart of Chinese tourism and the DPRK’s continued ban on Western tourism, as the country continues to keep its doors shut to all but select delegations and Russian tourists. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim gives instructions in the wilderness of Samjiyon near Mt. Pukphothae | Image: KCNA (July 14, 2024)

North Korea’s plans to “revitalize international tourism” will be aimed at tourists from “friendly” nations, leader Kim Jong Un reportedly said, visiting a tourism hub near the country’s tallest mountain on the China border.

Kim’s comments at the Mount Paektu area raise questions about a potential restart of Chinese tourism and the DPRK’s continued ban on Western tourism, as the country continues to keep its doors shut to all but select delegations and Russian tourists.

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