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What the future holds for North Korea tourism after the pandemic

China’s COVID situation will affect the timing of any reopening, and the DPRK is sure to take steps to minimize risk

The following article is the final entry in a multipart series by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours about being a North Korea tour guide. Views expressed in columns are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

In this series on traveling in North Korea, we at Young Pioneer Tours have attempted to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions around visiting the country, while shining a light on the ins and outs of the DPRK’s tourism industry. We are convinced that traveling to North Korea is one of the best waysto learn