Could South Koreans realistically go on "independent" tours of North Korea?



Analysis Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea? Tourism industry insiders say if appetite emerges on North Korean side, necessary changes would be relatively limited Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Amid stalled inter-Korean diplomacy, senior South Korean government representatives have in recent days increasingly talked about the possibility of allowing citizens to tour North Korea. But that’s despite concerns suggesting any resumption of South Korean mass tourism programs like the former Hyundai Asan itineraries to Mount Kumgang could breach UN sanctions due to involving bulk transfers of cash, among other issues. Amid stalled inter-Korean diplomacy, senior South Korean government representatives have in recent days increasingly talked about the possibility of allowing citizens to tour North Korea. But that’s despite concerns suggesting any resumption of South Korean mass tourism programs like the former Hyundai Asan itineraries to Mount Kumgang could breach UN sanctions due to involving bulk transfers of cash, among other issues. 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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Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea?

Tourism industry insiders say if appetite emerges on North Korean side, necessary changes would be relatively limited

Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2020

Could South Koreans realistically go on “independent” tours of North Korea?

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Amid stalled inter-Korean diplomacy, senior South Korean government representatives have in recent days increasingly talked about the possibility of allowing citizens to tour North Korea.

But that’s despite concerns suggesting any resumption of South Korean mass tourism programs like the former Hyundai Asan itineraries to Mount Kumgang could breach UN sanctions due to involving bulk transfers of cash, among other issues.

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