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"The Hotel of Doom"- so says sensationalist British tabloids. It's on all pictures of Pyongyang, you can't miss it, a gigantic trinagular skyscraper standing without competition above all else. Its unique shape and impressionable appearance has led it to one of those buildings which defines a city. ... » Learn More about The Story of the Ryugyong Hotel: Pyongyang’s most iconic building

Yesterday a report from China’s Global Times speculated that 2019 would see tourism to North Korea boom. With the political situation on the Korean peninsula stabilizing and Kim Jong un set to meet with American President Donald Trump for the second time, conditions to visit the country have ... » Learn More about Is North Korea’s Tourist Industry Set to Boom in 2019?

Who was Ko Yong Hui, the mother of Kim Jong Un? Our story begins some years ago. The 1970s and 80s were an unusual era for women in the DPRK. It was a time where they did not feature at all in the country’s politics. It was a time of political transition; the country’s politics was evolving. ... » Learn More about The little known story of Kim Jong-un’s Mother: Ko Yong Hui

Visit North Korea are proud to announce the inaugural TAEDONGGANG TUESDAY. At least once a month, we'll be running this special day with the opportunity for you to get incredible offers and discounts on our North Korea Tours. To kickstart it, this is what is on offer for the next 24 ... » Learn More about IT’S TAEDGONGGANG TUESDAY

How are North Korea-Venezuela relations? We've all undoubtedly had our eyes fixed on recent news. The United States has sought to exacerbate the crisis in Venezuela by recognizing the premier of its national assembly as the interim leader of the country, seeking to force the country's President ... » Learn More about North Korea and Venezuela: A warming relationship?