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China to expand auto tourism in North

Despite Ebola measure, China seeks to expand North Korea tourism

A Chinese provincial government plans to open a second auto tourism service in North Korea to nurture the economy of the border area, a local newspaper reported.

The People’s Government of Jilin Province plans to open a new auto tourism course, starting from Changbai county to Samjiyon, Ryanggang province and the eastern side of Mount Paektu, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the state-run China News‘ report on February 8.

This product, if successful, would be the second auto tourism service extending into North Korea following the Hunchun-Rason course that opened in June 2011.

However, due to Ebola quarantine