Tag: tourism
N. Korea’s new directives aim to accelerate Wonsan-Kalma resort construction
Following Kim Jong Un's July visit to the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, the Cabinet issued new directives on Aug. 22 to accelerate construction and...
Two N. Koreans die of heart attacks at Mount Myohyang
Two North Korean tourists died of heart attacks after secretly entering a cold waterfall in Mount Myohyang, according to a source in North Pyongan...
N. Korea reshuffles personnel in Mount Kumgang tourism corporation
The entity managing development of the Mount Kumgang tourism zone has begun a major personnel reshuffle under the instructions of the Central Committee of...
Kim Jong Un’s Tightrope Walk: N. Korea’s shifting strategies and the...
Seven months have passed since Kim Jong-un declared the "two-state narrative." During this time, North Korea has denied the concept of a unified Korean...
Off Limits: The exclusive world of Pyongyang Golf Course
North Korean authorities have recently promoted Pyongyang Golf Course as a leisure destination. However, the course remains inaccessible to the general public, operating primarily...
Kangwon Province ordered to speed up development of Mount Kumgang tourism...
Kangwon Province has been ordered by the North Korean cabinet to speed up the development of the Mount Kumgang tourism area, Daily NK has...
Ten questions on North Korea with Daily NK President Lee Kwang...
This year has seen a wide range of developments in North Korean affairs. From a major shift in North Korea's unification policy to a...
N. Korea orders provinces to renovate tourist sites to promote tourism
North Korea recently ordered local authorities throughout the country to renovate tourist sites and aggressively promote travel destinations, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
N. Korea accelerates efforts to revitalize tourism industry
North Korea has recently been making plans to revitalize its tourism industry, one of the few legal avenues for the regime to earn foreign...
N. Hamgyong Province is developing Mt. Chilbo into a “world-class” tourist...
North Hamgyong Province authorities are working hard to turn Mt. Chilbo into a popular tourist destination, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity...
