North Korea, once noted for keeping its citizens insulated from the outside world, has recently drawn attention for allowing direct communication between foreigners and residents.
Voice of America (VOA) reported Wednesday that Canada's non-governmental organization "Pyongyang Project" announced a cultural exchange program from Aug. 12- 23 that will involve both foreigners and North Koreans.
This program will be attended by 30 students and professors researching North Korea. Participants will come from about seven countries such as China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
The group will take off from Shenyang, China and tour Pyongyang, Gaeseong, Wonsan, and Cheongjin. They will visit important sites such as the Geumsusan Palace of the Sun and a fertilizer plant in Heungnam.
The group will also visit Kim Il-sung University as well as a middle-high school complex, where they will teach English to the local students and participate in group sports such as soccer and basketball. Housing will be provided at Chilbo Mountain in Northern Hamgyeong. There, the visitors will also get the opportunity to cook and eat together with the local residents.
Because the visitors will be traveling by bus, they will be able to see the everyday lives of North Korean citizens through windows.
Radio Free Asia (FRA) reported that North Korea is searching for a native Dutch speaker to teach children in North Korea. They believe that North Korea students educated in Dutch will be able to guide European tourists in the future.
Although increasing number of European tourists are visiting North Korea, the tourists are said to experience inconveniences due to a lack of personnel that can speak their language.
Additionally, China's "Young Pioneer Tours," a travel agency with a focus on North Korea, will provide a five-day business tour to explore North Korea's products and markets on Aug. 17.
In June of last year, Chosun Shinbo attracted attention when they introduced a "labor experience tour," in which tourists can plant rice and pull weeds alongside local North Korean farmers.
North Korea has been showing a desire for economic development through efforts to develop its tourism sector. North leader Kim Jung-un has appeared less worried about his people coming into contact with foreigners than his predecessors.
Voice of America (VOA) reported Wednesday that Canada's non-governmental organization "Pyongyang Project" announced a cultural exchange program from Aug. 12- 23 that will involve both foreigners and North Koreans.
This program will be attended by 30 students and professors researching North Korea. Participants will come from about seven countries such as China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
The group will take off from Shenyang, China and tour Pyongyang, Gaeseong, Wonsan, and Cheongjin. They will visit important sites such as the Geumsusan Palace of the Sun and a fertilizer plant in Heungnam.
The group will also visit Kim Il-sung University as well as a middle-high school complex, where they will teach English to the local students and participate in group sports such as soccer and basketball. Housing will be provided at Chilbo Mountain in Northern Hamgyeong. There, the visitors will also get the opportunity to cook and eat together with the local residents.
Because the visitors will be traveling by bus, they will be able to see the everyday lives of North Korean citizens through windows.
Radio Free Asia (FRA) reported that North Korea is searching for a native Dutch speaker to teach children in North Korea. They believe that North Korea students educated in Dutch will be able to guide European tourists in the future.
Although increasing number of European tourists are visiting North Korea, the tourists are said to experience inconveniences due to a lack of personnel that can speak their language.
Additionally, China's "Young Pioneer Tours," a travel agency with a focus on North Korea, will provide a five-day business tour to explore North Korea's products and markets on Aug. 17.
In June of last year, Chosun Shinbo attracted attention when they introduced a "labor experience tour," in which tourists can plant rice and pull weeds alongside local North Korean farmers.
North Korea has been showing a desire for economic development through efforts to develop its tourism sector. North leader Kim Jung-un has appeared less worried about his people coming into contact with foreigners than his predecessors.
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