After a five-year hiatus, North Korea has welcomed back Western tourists, marking a significant shift since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Travelers from Europe, Australia, and Canada are among the first to experience the Hermit Kingdom. Read more...

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North Korea has welcomed Western tourists for the first time in five years, signaling a potential shift in its isolationist policies after the Covid-19 pandemic. The group included citizens from Europe, Australia, and Canada. Read more...