Overview

• Samjiyon, near the Chinese border, will be the first city to welcome tourists.
• Tour companies expect other regions, including Pyongyang, to open in the future.
• North Korea has been closed to international tourism since early 2020 due to COVID-19.
• The reopening aims to boost tourism revenue amid ongoing international sanctions.
• Samjiyon has undergone significant redevelopment, including new hotels and a ski resort.