Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says



News Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says Despite gearing up for the games, the DPRK will likely keep up its ban on foreign tourists, one tour company said Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sogwang Update at 17:20 KST: This article has been updated to include further quotes from a travel industry insider. North Korea is preparing for a large-scale gymnastics and propaganda event celebrating the ruling party's founding anniversary this upcoming October, according to a report from DPRK state media this week. Update at 17:20 KST: This article has been updated to include further quotes from a travel industry insider. North Korea is preparing for a large-scale gymnastics and propaganda event celebrating the ruling party's founding anniversary this upcoming October, according to a report from DPRK state media this week. 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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Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

Despite gearing up for the games, the DPRK will likely keep up its ban on foreign tourists, one tour company said

Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

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Update at 17:20 KST: This article has been updated to include further quotes from a travel industry insider.

North Korea is preparing for a large-scale gymnastics and propaganda event celebrating the ruling party's founding anniversary this upcoming October, according to a report from DPRK state media this week.

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