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Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists
February 13, 2025
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain
February 10, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
February 5, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort to welcome Russians in July: Tour agency
Russian travelers could be first foreign visitors to stay at long-delayed tourism zone after scheduled opening in June
January 22, 2025
Book review: A South Korean recounts what it’s like to commute to North Korea
Kim Min-ju offers a firsthand account of daily life and culture clashes while working at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
January 17, 2025
North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency
Non-Russian tourists, excluding from US and ROK, can reportedly visit special economic zone for first time in 5 years
January 16, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China
January 10, 2025
Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
DPRK entrepreneurs exploited border gaps to sell used Japanese cars for a decade, even driving them over frozen rivers
January 8, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
January 3, 2025
