Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media



News Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges Colin Zwirko September 26, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Tourists on a bridge between the Chinese border city of Dandong and North Korean city of Sinuiju in June 2016 \| Image: NK News North Korea will allow foreigners to enter the country on the condition that they undergo a two-day quarantine, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, though it remains unclear if this sets the stage for long-term residents and even tourists to return for the first time in over three and a half years. The Chinese state-run agency reported Monday evening that the new policy was in place as of the same day. North Korea will allow foreigners to enter the country on the condition that they undergo a two-day quarantine, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, though it remains unclear if this sets the stage for long-term residents and even tourists to return for the first time in over three and a half years. The Chinese state-run agency reported Monday evening that the new policy was in place as of the same day. 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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Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges

Colin Zwirko September 26, 2023

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

Tourists on a bridge between the Chinese border city of Dandong and North Korean city of Sinuiju in June 2016 | Image: NK News

North Korea will allow foreigners to enter the country on the condition that they undergo a two-day quarantine, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, though it remains unclear if this sets the stage for long-term residents and even tourists to return for the first time in over three and a half years.

The Chinese state-run agency reported Monday evening that the new policy was in place as of the same day.

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