North Korea could soon reopen the northeastern border city of Rason to foreign tourists after recently permitting visits by Chinese nationals, according to a company specializing in DPRK tours, in what appears to be authorities’ latest, abrupt policy reversal.

But the country is reportedly considering whether to bar content creators after activity by social media influencers who visited the country earlier this year appeared to raise security concerns.

“Our North Korean travel partners based in Rason – the Special Economic Zone have informed us that the region is expected to reopen to foreign tourism in the very near future,” Young