Tag: tourists
N. Korea orders tourism expansion in Chinese-Russian border region
North Korea is pushing to expand its tourism industry in North Hamgyong province to generate foreign currency despite international sanctions.
Last month, the central government's...
Blueberries beyond borders: Kim decree drives unlikely imports
North Korea is importing large quantities of Chinese blueberries to fulfill the ruling party's directive to produce fruit-based alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Speaking anonymously, a...
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...
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...
N. Korean cosmetics factories face dilemma due to poor sales
North Korean cosmetics factories are struggling with debt because no one is buying their products.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a source in North Korea...
N. Korea’s demolition of Mount Kumgang’s S. Korean facilities appears to...
The unauthorized demolition of South Korean facilities at the Mount Kumgang tourism area and Kosong Port in Kangwon Province, which is part of North...
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...
N. Korean restaurants in Russia refuse to accept S. Korean customers
North Korean restaurants operating in Russia are no longer accepting South Korean customers. The policy change appears to be part of an order by...
Pence Cartoon: “Snow Bunnies”
Views expressed in this cartoon do not necessarily reflect those of Daily NK.
Explanatory Note: North Korea recently allowed around 100 Russians to take the...
