North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists



News North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A screenshot of North Korea's "Central Zoo" homepage \| Image: Central Zoo North Korea has launched an English-language website promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo, apparently as part of efforts to promote the country’s tourist sites ahead of an anticipated reopening for Western visitors. The new website (www[.]kza[.]org[.]kp) seemingly popped up unannounced last week and marks a rare addition to the DPRK’s limited online footprint. North Korea has launched an English-language website promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo, apparently as part of efforts to promote the country’s tourist sites ahead of an anticipated reopening for Western visitors. The new website (www[.]kza[.]org[.]kp) seemingly popped up unannounced last week and marks a rare addition to the DPRK’s limited online footprint. 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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North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners

Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2025

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

A screenshot of North Korea's "Central Zoo" homepage | Image: Central Zoo

North Korea has launched an English-language website promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo, apparently as part of efforts to promote the country’s tourist sites ahead of an anticipated reopening for Western visitors.

The new website (www[.]kza[.]org[.]kp) seemingly popped up unannounced last week and marks a rare addition to the DPRK’s limited online footprint.

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