Two Western tour companies explore re-entering North Korea's tourism market post-pandemic.

Two Western tourism companies have entered North Korea for the first time since the pandemic, raising hopes for a potential reopening of the Rason border city to foreign tourists. Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours are discussing logistics for upcoming tours, with Koryo Tours planning a tour coinciding with Kim Jong Il's birthday on February 16. Before the pandemic, about 5,000 Western tourists visited North Korea annually.

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