The following article is an opinion piece by Gareth Johnson, CEO of Young Pioneer Tours. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

North Korea was the first country to strictly seal its borders against COVID-19 — and it is still unknown if and when it will open back up for international travel. The country appears to be preparing to welcome visitors nonetheless, busily constructing its east coast Wonsan Beach Resort, the most significant tourism infrastructure project in North Korean history. 

Nobody — including us at Young Pioneer Tours (YPT)