Tag: tourists
North Korea’s railway bridges: strategic assets linking China, Russia while severing...
North Korea's railway network and border railway bridges are more than just means of transportation — they are a strategic asset closely tied to...
Satellite imagery reveals unauthorized expansion of South Korean bus operations in...
North Korea has continued using South Korean buses from the Kaesong Industrial Complex in an unauthorized fashion even after the complex was closed, and...
North Korea’s new tourism law shows tighter controls despite push for...
Daily NK has acquired the full text of the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone Act, which was adopted in the 35th plenary session of the...
Kaesong’s S. Korean buses now serving N. Korea’s Wonsan tourism zone
Five South Korean buses that appear to have operated in the Kaesong Industrial Complex were recently spotted in satellite photos, parked at the Wonsan-Kalma...
Wonsan tour guides told to say ‘double bread with ground beef’...
North Korea is providing intensive training to tour guides scheduled to work in Wonsan and other tourist destinations across the country.
"The main tourist areas...
N. Korea launches luxury river cruises to earn dollars and boost...
Circular sightseeing boats recently launched on Pyongyang's Taedong River represent a strategic blend of foreign currency generation and regime promotion, offering wealthy North Koreans...
North Korea’s luxury resort becomes playground for the wealthy elite
Without international tourists to fill its rooms, North Korea's showcase Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area has quietly transformed into an exclusive destination for the...
N. Korea pushes winter tourism with China ahead of party congress
North Korea is taking concrete steps to boost tourism with China to meet growing demand for winter festivals and sports.
"At the end of June,...
As rules relax, N. Koreans flock to Yalu River cruises near...
North Korea is increasingly promoting domestic tourism, with pleasure cruises along the Yalu River in Sinuiju becoming a popular attraction.
According to a source in...
N. Korea unveils four-tier tourism strategy ahead of party anniversary
North Korea plans to fully activate its major tourist facilities nationwide starting May 1 and systematically monetize them through year-end to commemorate the 80th...
