North Korean authorities will extend the “‘Glorious Country’ grand mass gymnastics and artistic performance” until late October, informed travel industry specialists told NK News on Thursday.

The extension, which is the second to occur since the event series was first confirmed in June this year, will likely see performances continue on a nightly basis.

“It seems like an extension will be announced today,” said Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours, on Thursday.

“I would expect it to be extended to maybe October 27, that’s the word on the street here in Pyongyang!”

Meanwhile, tour manager Rowan Beard of