North Korea holds first Pyongyang marathon after pandemic
- North Korea is holding the Pyongyang International Marathon on Sunday, its first in six years.
- North Korea had closed its borders in 2020 due to the pandemic, causing the hiatus.
- Foreign runners from countries like China and Romania arrived to participate in the marathon.
- Koryo Tours reported the marathon draws 50,000 local spectators to the stadium.
- The marathon marks a partial reopening as it celebrates Kim Il Sung's birthday, though tourism remains limited.
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Running through the streets of Pyongyang with thousands of North Koreans cheering you on; it sounds like a scene from a movie. But for Olaf Groenewegen (29) from Mijdrecht, it's the reality. He ran the Pyongyang marathon last Sunday: “A bizarre experience.”
Why do you run a marathon in North Korea's capital? One participant says: You can't explore Pyongyang better.
North Korea Hosts Its First International Marathon In Six Years
Imagine running a marathon in a country that’s largely off-limits to the outside world. For the first time in six years, North Korea opened its doors to foreign runners for the Pyongyang International Marathon. The race featured an unusual mix of athleticism and political symbolism.Around 200 international athletes, including competitors from China and Romania, gathered in Pyongyang this Sunday. This event, which has traditionally celebrated the…
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