Tourism in North Korea

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Foreign tourists can now visit North Korea's city of Rason for Kim Jong Il's birthday celebrations for around $720, but tours may face obstacles due to cautious North Korean government and border restrictions.

Key Points

  • Rason is a special economic zone in North Korea
  • Tourists can visit unique attractions like the Sea Cucumber Breeding Farm and the Paekhaksan Combined Foodstuff Processing Factory
  • Country desperate for foreign currency due to economic challenges

Pros

  • Unique opportunity to visit a rarely accessible city in North Korea
  • Chance to witness major celebrations for Kim Jong Il's birthday

Cons

  • Obstacles due to cautious North Korean government
  • Border restrictions may pose challenges for tourists