April 19, 2024
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Classes begin at new North Korean hospitality school, state media says

Incoming students at Pyongyang Service Industry University learning how to provide "incredible service": Uriminzokkiri

Students recently began classes at a new North Korean service industry university, state media reported on Tuesday, even while most schools across the country remain closed due to COVID-19.

The Pyongyang Service Industry University (평양상업봉사대학) was officially shown for the first time in a short video published by state outlet Uriminzokkiri, providing little details but showing students wearing masks while taking lessons. 

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