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Great news! We’ve been notified that the annual Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) is expected to be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

As you may be aware, this year’s 2020 Pyongyang Marathon was officially cancelled back on February [...]

Contrary to popular belief, taking photos in North Korea is allowed and you’ll have plenty of opportunities during your tour with us. Photography freedom is less restrictive than most travellers expect. However, there are photography guidelines that must strictly be [...]

The most well-known hub facilitating travel to North Korea may be Beijing, however, in recent years Shanghai has become a reliable and attractive gateway for arranging North Korea tours. Here are 8 reasons to visit North Korea from Shanghai! [...]

Search anything about North Korea and you’ll quickly find references to the acronym ‘DPRK’, seemingly used interchangeably with ‘North Korea’. There’s a good reason for this!

DPRK is short for North Korea’s official name of the Democratic People’s Republic of [...]

The North Korea flag was introduced on September 9, Juche 37 (1948) which is the day North Korea was established officially as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The format of the flag is stipulated by the Socialist Constitution [...]

So you’ve finally decided to take that trip to North Korea (DPRK) you’ve been thinking about for a while. Now what? Here’s how to book a North Korea tour with us! It’s easier than you think. [...]

We have received confirmation that the 2020 Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon (Pyongyang Marathon) has been officially cancelled due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within China and internationally. This cancellation has been verified by the Pyongyang Marathon Committee and [...]

We’ve received word that North Korea’s incredible Mass Games is scheduled to return in 2020!

The dates are not yet confirmed, but performances are expected most evenings between August 15 and October 10. These two dates mark major holidays in [...]

UPDATE: August 14, 2024:

There’s been indication that North Korea may resume international tourism to the Samjiyon region in December. This is an area in North Korea’s remote northeast which has undergone major development during the border closure. It’s not [...]

While it’s possible to visit North Korea all year-round, the country experiences four distinct seasons with each offering its own charm. Natural beauty, site access and logistics to the country will vary depending on the time of year, and with [...]

Currency is the perfect canvas to widely circulate imagery. All over the world, banknotes illustrate national heritage and culture to be carried and changed hands for potentially generations to come. Important people of history, political ideologies, national treasures, landmarks or [...]

During your visit to North Korea, you’ll need to pay for incidentals such as souvenirs, extra snacks or drinks, laundry or international phone calls. What currency does North Korea use and how do you pay? [...]