North Korean tourism

Passengers check in on a flight from Moscow, Russia to Pyongyang, North Korea. The airline will operate one flight per month. Photo: Russian Ministry of Transport

Russia and North Korea open a Moscow - Pyongyang direct flight

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Russia has officially opened additional regular direct flights to North Korea after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reasons North Korea stops welcoming international visitors to newly opened resort

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North Korea suddenly announced a temporary stop of welcoming international visitors at Wonsan Kalma resort just over 2 weeks after the opening ceremony.

Vietnamese tourists learn about North Korean tours at a tour fair in 2019. Photo: T.L.

North Korean tours suddenly stop receiving guests

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The North Korean tour operator has announced it has stopped accepting guests, just weeks after the country welcomed its first guests after the COVID-19 pandemic.