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First!- Young Pioneering the Tumen-Namyang Border: Part 1
Much has happened since YPT Pioneered the North-East of the DPRK. You can find our more about Mount Chilbo & Chongjin and the North-Hamgyong province in general in our blogs. As some of you Young Pioneers out there may have already heard, on the 8th of November I was fortunate enough to have the chance […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/tumen-namyang-border-part-1/Tumen to Hyeryong DPRK, new YPT Route
YPT are super pleased to announce a new and very authentic route into the DPRK through the Tumen Chinese border, and into Hyeryong, birthplace of Mother Kim Jong Suk, with Mr Troy Collings (New Zealand) being the first westerner (as we are told) to make this crossing. Miss Yu Shan on the other hand was […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/tumen-to-hyeryong-dprk-new-ypt-route/New Route Added through Tumen border
YPT are super pleased to announce a new and very authentic route into the DPRK through the Tumen Chinese border, and into Hyeryong, birthplace of Mother Kim Jong Suk, with Mr Troy Collings (New Zealand) being the first westerner (as we are told) to make this crossing. Miss Yu Shan on the other hand was […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/new-route-added-through-tumen-border/Is Ri Son Ju Pregnant?
It has been widely reported this week that Ri Son Ju, wife of DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, is pregnant. Despite a total lack of any persuasive evidence, the British Telegraph, BBC, and CNN have ran with the story. The whole notion that Ri Son Ju may be pregnant is nothing more than speculation arising […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/is-ri-son-ju-pregnant/Shanghai – Pyongyang Flights confirmed
Our partners at Air Koryo have confirmed that from now they will now be running direct flights between Shanghai and Pyongyang. Due to time to get/change visas YPT will be offering this service from the 4th September, under the following schedule and prices. Tuesday 3pm departure from Shanghai 6pm arrival Pyongyang Friday 3pm departure from […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/shanghai-pyongyang-flights-confirmed/When Arsenal Played in Beijing in 2012
Introduction While clearing through our old “blogs,” I was hit with the following story we published in 2012. “OK, so not strictly YPT thing, but Arsenal are playing Man City at the birds nest on July 27th, and on the 29th in Hong Kong. I can get tickets for both games, if anyone needs them […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/arsenal-asia-tour/End of Arirang?
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 […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/end-of-arirang/The Sun’s North Korea world exclusive grabs the headlines
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. […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/suns-dprk-grabs-headlines/Winner of 2012 Free trip to DPRK!
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 […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/winner-of-2012-free-trip-to-dprk/Chinese visa free flights from KL to Pyongyang
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 […]
For more information click this link: https://www.youngpioneertours.com/chinese-visa-free-flights-2/
