Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
A North Korean culinary odyssey: What it’s really like eating in Pyongyang
Foreign travelers can dine at a surprising assortment of Korean and international restaurants in the capital city
No thanks: Places you do not need to visit in Pyongyang
The DPRK is awash with attractions, but not all tourist sites are created equal
Homestays and adventure travel at far-flung North Korean destinations
The DPRK has invested heavily in tourism outside Pyongyang as it seeks to entice travelers with new experiences
North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago
Foreign influence, especially from South Korea, is a far more dangerous threat than sanctions or COVID-19
Tourism off the beaten path in North Korea’s capital city
Pyongyang offers an array of entertainment, from laser tag to water parks, beyond the typical statues and monuments
Sinuiju, North Korea’s most popular destination at the Chinese border
The feeling of crossing the bridge by train from China for the first time is a truly unforgettable experience
A lack of flights, hotels is holding back North Korean tourism
The DPRK will need to scale up infrastructure, mend broken diplomatic bridges to blossom as a tourist destination
North Korea’s brief, surreal experiment with passenger cruises
Though the project quickly folded, the DPRK demonstrated a surprising openness to new tourism ideas
Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good
Far from supporting the regime, tourism promotes understanding between peoples that view themselves as enemies
North Korean defector Yeonmi Park muddles human rights message with partisanship
Prominent defectors like Park often align themselves with conservatives in South Korea and the U.S.
