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North Korea Bars Western Influencers From Trade Fair Tour

  • North Korea has prohibited Western influencers from attending an international trade fair, according to a China-based tour operator.
  • Rowan Beard, co-founder of YPT, stated that the restrictions were 'a specific request from the North Korean side.'
  • Chad O'Carroll noted that influencers often attract larger audiences but produce content without editorial oversight.
  • Authorities in North Korea believe that allowing influencers poses significant risks compared to benefits.
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North Korea has allowed Western influences to take part in an official tourist trip organized in October, declared a tourist operator with seating in China for months.

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North Korea bars Western influencers from trade fair tour

North Korea has barred Western influencers from joining a delegation of tourists to an international trade fair in October, a China-based tour operator told AFP on Monday.

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Korea JoongAng Daily broke the news in Seoul, Korea, Republic of on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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