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News Russian firm tees off new tour to North Korea’s only 18-hole golf courseTour company aims to drive interest with new itinerary offering a shot at DPRK’s secluded lakeside golf resort
A Russian tour firm is offering travelers the chance to play a round of golf at North Korea’s only 18-hole course — a secluded lakeside venue steeped in myth and usually reserved for elites, diplomats and occasional tourists. The $1,360 tour, set to run from Sept. 10-15, includes golfing at the Pyongyang Golf Course as well as stops at the capital’s main sites, typically featured in standard North Korea itineraries, according to a promotion posted by the Vladivostok-based Vostok Intur firm which specializes in tours to the country. While the price covers airfare, accommodation and a Russian-speaking guide, travelers will © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |