China will suspend all tourists from entering North Korea through Pyongyang from April 30, an informed source told NK News on Thursday.

The suspension is being implemented as a direct result of a catastrophic bus accident in North Korea which led to the death of 32 Chinese nationals and four DPRK nationals on Sunday night.

The suspension, which will continue for an unknown period of time, is similar in character to a November 2017 ban which stopped PRC agencies selling tours to North Korea via Pyongyang, but allowed day-trips between border cities like Dandong and Sinuiju to continue.

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