All external tour operators in North Korea work with the Korea International Travel Company (KITC) or one of the numerous other travel firms. But how does one become an operator?

For some, the process of becoming an authorized agent of KITC might starts by already being an established, registered tour operator, most likely in the east Asian or China sector. For others, it comes from being a member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association, and meeting with North Korea’s tourist delegations and representatives at regional travel fairs. Otherwise one might simply come into contact socially with