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The Latest Breaking News from Simon Cockerell

North Korea marathon mysteriously cancelled as tour agency says we ‘will probably never know’ the real reason

Tour agency says cancellation of Pyongyang Marathon 2026 is ‘a pity for all involved’

The Independent UK · Mar 10

International runners flock to secretive North Korea for first post-Covid marathon

Photos from the marathon offer a glimpse into the isolated state

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

North Korean runner claims gold as country stages first international marathon in six years

Some 200 overseas athletes run in race held as part of birthday celebration of country’s founder

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

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UK tourist amongst first in North Korea for years

The group included travellers from the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Canada

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

A holiday to North Korea is ‘like a school trip’ says operator behind new tour as isolated nation reopens

Exclusive: ‘You enjoy and endure a trip to North Korea in equal measure,’ says Simon Cockerell of Koryo Tours

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

North Korea Tour Operators Hopeful Ahead Of Country's Reopening

A Beijing-based North Korea tour operator expressed hopes of fresh business on Thursday following an unexpected announcement that the country would reopen to foreign tourists this winter.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024

North Korea is set to reopen for foreign tourists after five years

Exclusive: Tour operator claims ‘visitors help to open eyes and open minds’ among North Koreans

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

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