North Korea opens doors to international travellers for first time in years

A group of Russian tourists were likely the first foreign travellers from any country to enter North Korea since the pandemic (AP)

Foreign tourists have visited North Korea in the past week – making them the first international travellers to enter the country in five years, aside from a Russian group in 2024.

The latest trip indicates North Korea may be gearing up for a full resumption of its international tourism to bring in much-needed foreign currency to revive its struggling economy, experts say.