Erfanul Haque Emon

“North Koreas Huge Surprise” Allowing Tourism, Is IT Real ?. Content Warning.

Even seemingly insignificant actions, such as reopening a border city to tourists, can have a significant impact in the intricate world of North Korean diplomacy. However, that door has swung shut as swiftly as it creaked open, in typical Pyongyang fashion. A glimmer of hope appeared in early 2025 when North Korea received its first Western visitors in more than five years. Rason, a special economic zone tucked away in the nation's northeast, is the destination, where it will meet up with Russia and China. However, the thrill didn't last long. Only a few weeks after the first wave of foreigners cautiously entered the strictly controlled city, the regime closed the gates and stopped all travel once more.