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North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020

Russian tourists will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the border closings due to the pandemic, with the trip scheduled for February.
The tour was arranged between the governor of Russia's Primorye region and North Korean authorities, showcasing the deepening cooperation between the two countries.
North Korea's decision to welcome Russian tourists before Chinese ones reflects its focus on bolstering partnerships with Russia. The country is expected to gradually expand its international tourism.

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North Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February, the country's first since the pandemic

Russian tourists reportedly going on a ski trip to North Korea will be the first international travellers to visit the country since border closings in January 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown.

4 months ago·Canada

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NDTV

North Korea To Allow First Tourists To Enter Country Since 2020 Lockdown

A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post from Russian provincial authorities and a Western tour guide.

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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North Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February, the country's first since the pandemic

Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit North Korea since the country’s borders closed in 2020 amid the global pandemic lockdown

4 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020

SEOUL (Reuters) - A group from Russia is poised to be the first known tourists allowed into North Korea since anti-pandemic border lockdowns began in early 2020, according to a post from Russian provincial authorities and a Western tour guide. Read full story

4 months ago·Malaysia

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Sydney Morning Herald

North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020

Group from Russia set to be first tourists to North Korea in four years

4 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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South China Morning Post

North Korea to allow foreign tourists for the first time since the pandemic

A group of Russian tourists is expected in February, marking the first travellers to visit North Korea since it shut its borders at the start of the pandemic in 2020.

4 months ago·Hong Kong

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