North Korea is set to reopen its doors to international tourists after a five-year hiatus, with plans to welcome visitors as early as December. However, tourists will initially be restricted to the city of Samjiyon, a newly developed resort at the foot of the sacred Mount Paektu. This move is part of a broader effort to boost the North Korean economy, which previously saw significant revenue from tourism, especially from Chinese visitors. Despite the reopening, travel advisories from Western countries remain firm in advising against all travel to North Korea.
- North Korea is reopening for international tourism after five years.
- Visitors will be allowed from December, but will initially only have access to the city of Samjiyon.
- Samjiyon is a resort city at the base of Mount Paektu, significant for being the alleged birthplace of Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un’s father.
- The resort features ski slopes, villas, and hotels developed as part of a major investment by Kim Jong-un.
- In 2019, North Korea saw a record number of 300,000 foreign tourists, primarily from China, contributing significantly to its economy with an estimated revenue of around $100 million.
- Despite the reopening, Western travel advisories strongly recommend against all travel to North Korea under any circumstances.
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