So I have decided to blog the whole north/south tour, or at least as much as I can. This is technically day 2 I guess, although day 1 “in country” in fact I’m currently sitting in my cabin waiting for Korean customs to give me the once over at Sinuiju station. Last night I was […]

Mt. Paekdu (Also referred to as Mt. Baekdu in the more recent  South Korean Hangul romanization) reknowned to all Koreans, for it’s historical significance, in both ancient and modern history. As a friend pointed out to me Mt. Paekdu is in the first line of the first verse of the South Korean national anthem. As […]

So lately the big news seems to be the reported end of the Arirang Mass games. Is it true? Sadly yes. This year is your last chance to see Arirang. However next year there is still a 95% chance of there being a mass games, it will just be a different performance. Whether it will […]

YPT are still planning to run their annual Pyongyang Amateur Golf Classic, for those interested in playing golf in the DPRK, or golf in North Korea if that makes more sense…. We ran our first competition in 2010, and whilst it was not the first time that people have played golf in North Korea, or […]

The recent report by the Sun newspaper in the UK about 2 reporters that snuck into the DPRK allegedly through British company Lupine Travel not only shows some truly piss poor reporting, but does not represent tourism in the DPRK. For that, you truly have to go in and see it with your own eyes. […]

Our prize draw for free trip to DPRK, plus other discounts has been announced! And listed as follows! 1) Free trip to DPRK (2012) – David McCarthy 2) %50 off any tour 2012 (Full price) – Joachim Tam 3) 200 Euro off any tour 2012 (excluding Transnistria) – Mohamad Taufiq Morshidi 4) 100 Euro off […]

Just had some great news. KL – Pyongyang flights will be running twice a week from directions for the duration of August and September to coincide with Arirang. Flights fit perfectly with our 4 night, 5 day tours. Please check our flight timetable for more details. We are also now planning with our partners in […]

It is ashame really, that the Korean language is limited to the Korean people and a few foreigners that make the effort to learn it. I found myself on the bus stood in the Kim Il Sung Square, staring at the Korean writing everywhere trying to decipher it. As we speed around Pyongyang I would squint into […]

From following various NK watcher sites lately, it seems change in Pyongyang especially in terms of lighting, electricity, income and traffic girls seems to be a big cause for debate. Not one to overvalue my two cents, I thought i’d throw them in anyway. Visiting Pyongyang as frequently as I do, probably makes me a […]

CHINA VISA FREE FLIGHTS VIA KL (Malaysia) Air Koryo have announced a limited flight itinerary between May-July between Kuala Lumpar and Pyongyang, which we expect to be extended to August and September. Flights are offered exclusively through Young Pioneer Tours, and are applicable for people wishing to join coinciding group tours, or independent packages. Through […]