Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What we know about North Korea's first post-pandemic destination for Western tourists
Established in 1991 to promote economic growth through foreign investment, Rason is a special city on the northeast tip of North Korea near the border with China and Russia. There are three ice-free ports in the area whose piers are operated by Chinese and Russian companies. Recently, this border city was opened up to tourists from China and other countries except the US and South Korea. This is the first time that non-Russian travelers can visit the DPRK since before the pandemic. Only Russian nationals have been able to visit several locations in North Korea since early last year. Though Rason is not the most thrilling on paper, it is unique in its location and situation with revolutionary sites, local museums, and a few industrial sites. Even though tourism to North Korea is not subject to international sanctions, there is some controversy about visiting there because the country is sending troops and supplying weapons to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Because of the geographical location and political situation, access to this special district is practically limited through China and Russia. But be reminded that photo shooting is strictly limited in North Korea.
Watch the video and learn about this newly-opening tourist destination in North Korea.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/07/world/video/north-korea-western-tourism-ripley-lead-digvid
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