Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

North Korea reopens to foreign tourists for first time since pandemic

North Korea is welcoming foreign tourists for the first time since closing its borders in January 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, with a limited number of tour operators set to lead visitors into the country’s Rason Special Economic Zone this week.

Among the first to return was Australian tour manager Rowan Beard.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.