Tourism to North Korea suspended over Ebola fears

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Tourism to North Korea suspended over Ebola fears

Ban unlikely a "cover," tourist industry insider says

Hamish Macdonald October 23, 2014

Tourism to North Korea suspended over Ebola fears

NK News

North Korea has announced a temporary ban on tourism, citing the threat of Ebola virus, multiple tourism agencies announced Thursday evening Korean time.

Three tour companies contacted by NK News – Koryo Tours, Young Pioneer Tours and Juche Tours – confirmed they were notified by North Korean authorities that, starting from Friday, no foreign groups will be allowed to enter the country.

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Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald is an Associate Fellow at RUSI who formerly worked on Project SANDSTONE and formerly a journalist and researcher who has focused uniquely on North Korea related topics and affairs. He was previously the COO of the Korea Risk Group, which produces the NK News and NK Pro. Specialising in this area, his investigations covered topics including North Korean sanctions evasion activities, domestic economic development and human rights.

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