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Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.
For the first time amateur runners will be allowed to compete in the Pyongyang marathon, North Korea tour group Koryo Tours has announced.
The marathon will take place as part of the annual Mangyongdae Cup sports festival, which marks the birthday of "eternal president" Kim Il Sung on April 15 each year.
For the first time amateur runners will be allowed to compete in the Pyongyang marathon, North Korea tour group Koryo Tours has announced.
The marathon will take place as part of the annual Mangyongdae Cup sports festival, which marks the birthday of "eternal president" Kim Il Sung on April 15 each year.
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Oliver Hotham was an NK News contributor based in Seoul, South Korea. Follow him on Twitter.
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