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Kang Tae-jun
Tae-jun Kang is the former NK News East Asia Correspondent. Prior to writing, he worked as a riot police officer in South Korea for two years.
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News North Korea announces plan to develop tourism zoneCompanies and individuals to receive special considerations in Mt. Kumgang tourism zone
The Choson Mt. Kumgang International Travel Agency has revealed special considerations for individuals and companies which are interested in the Mt. Kumgang tourism business. According to the agency on May 1, North Korea’s goal is to develop Mt. Kumgang as a special international tourism zone, with Pyongyang encouraging corporations and individuals from foreign countries and South Korea to invest. The agency added that foreign businesses in the Tourism Special Zone will be able to hire South Korean citizens as well as Koreans living in foreign countries, and their economic activities in the zone will be protected by law. It also © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |