UK tourist amongst 1st in North Korea for years

North Korea welcomes tourists again—here’s what not to do
North Korea has reopened its borders to international tourists for the first time in five years, aiming to revive its struggling economy. The move primarily targets generating foreign currency through tourism,
North Korea (sort of) welcomes tourists again
"The return of tourists could help reshape North Korea's reputation, shifting it from a 'dangerous country' in the eyes of the international community to a potentially 'safe' travel destination," Dr Yee Ji Sun, a researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told The Independent.
US tourists can’t visit North Korea. This American spent six figures on a second passport so he could travel there
Justin Martell recently became the first known American to step foot inside the secretive nation since the onset of the pandemic more than five years ago.
North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years
SEOUL, South Korea -- A small group of foreign tourists has visited North Korea in the past week, making them the first international travelers to enter the country in five years except for a group of Russian tourists who went to the North last year.
North Korea opens for Western tourists
North Korea let Western tourists visit for the first time since 2020. But there are ethical issues around taking a vacation in an autocratic nation.
First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw
These are the rules tour guides read out to Western tourists as they prepare to drive across the border into North Korea, arguably the most secretive and repressive country in the world. Then there is the practical information.
I was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea in 5 years. I was surprised we were allowed to see signs of poverty.
Luca Pferdmenges, a travel influencer, was among the first Western tourists to visit North Korea since 2020. He was surprised by what he was shown.
North Korea reopens to Western tourists for first time in five years
A group of foreign tourists recently visited North Korea, marking the first entry of a Western team since the secretive nation opened its doors for tourism after a gap of five years since COVID-19 hit it.
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