1. Trends in North Korean Tourism Development
2. The Dilemma Between Tourism Stimulation and Control
North Korea opened Rason to foreign tourists for the first time in five years since it closed its borders due to COVID-19.
North Korea has been developing its tourism industry since Kim Jong Un took power, and it appears that the industry is now expanding to service North Korean residents in conjunction with the development of local economies.
This article examines the recent trends in North Korean tourism industry, the regime’s objective in its development, and the dilemma of control that will soon follow.
