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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hyung-Jin Kim

UK tourist amongst first in North Korea for years

A small group of international tourists has made a five-day visit to North Korea, marking a significant step towards the reclusive dictatorship’s potential reopening to tourism after a five-year hiatus.

While a group of Russian tourists visited last year, this trip signifies a broader move to welcome back international visitors.

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