On June 24th 2025, After years of anticipation and delays, North Korea’s much-discussed Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort has finally opened its doors. Satellite images from earlier this year, first noted by 38 North, show the final touches being put in place. Seating is set up along the beach and colourful furniture is in position at the […]

Wonsan is most famous for having the best beach and seafood in the DPRK. The beach itself stretches for over a few kilometers and is located right next to Tongmyong Hotel where we’ve organized your accommodation. Come join the locals for fishing, swimming, or beach games!

Busan food is a feast for the senses. Sitting on Korea’s southeastern coast, this city dishes up seafood so fresh it might still be swimming. Unlike the polished and sophisticated food scenes in Seoul, busan food is straightforward, bold, and packed with flavour. It’s spicy, salty, and rich, perfect for anyone who wants to eat […]

Rason, located in the far northeast of North Korea, is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with borders stretching across Russia, China, and the East Sea of Korea (Sea of Japan). This area stands out in the country due to its more experimental nature in terms of economic and social practices, and it’s here that you’ll […]

Russia-DPRK relations are often overshadowed by Pyongyang’s ties with China, but the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang is long-standing and, at times, surprisingly resilient. While not always at the forefront of geopolitics, Russia has played an essential role in shaping North Korea’s past and present. North Korea was essentially born from the Soviet Union. In […]

Since the 1990s, North Korea has periodically attempted to bolster its economy through the creation of special economic zones (SEZs). These zones are designed to attract foreign investment and foster economic growth by offering a more flexible business environment. However, outside of those established in cooperation with South Korea, North Korean SEZs have largely struggled […]

Join us on our North Korea Mountain and Sea tour as we take you further out to North Korea’s gorgeous east coast and visit the lesser seen cities. This tour takes you by chartered Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang to the port city of Wonsan, most famous for North Korea’s most stunning beach scene, the […]

What do we know about the North Korean beach resort, and more importantly will it possible to and when might we be able to visit it? When it comes to tourism in North Korea recent news has, rather unexpectedly concentrated on Coronoavirus and the fact that the country is closed. Therefore the narrative has been […]

The latest update on tourism to North Korea As of 1st November 2025, North Korea (DPRK) remains officially closed to international tourism, with the sole exception of Russian nationals who are currently permitted to visit under limited arrangements. No official announcements or timelines have been released regarding when the country will reopen its borders to […]

You might have noticed a certain Mr Putin in Russia this week and asked yourself if Russians can go to North Korea right now, or indeed can anyone visit the DPRK in 2025? Well as with everything in the country the answer is nuanced and filled with far more unknowns than we would really like. […]