The tourism industry in North Korea is back up and running following the decision in early March to lift the ban on foreign entry.
During the months-long ban – in place to prevent the spread of Ebola – tour companies had experienced a loss of revenue and bookings. For a time this called into question the long-term viability of the industry, but now guides are eager to operate as normal once again.
The tourism industry in North Korea is back up and running following the decision in early March to lift the ban on foreign entry.
During the months-long ban – in place to prevent the spread of Ebola – tour companies had experienced a loss of revenue and bookings. For a time this called into question the long-term viability of the industry, but now guides are eager to operate as normal once again.
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