North Korea Closes Borders to Foreign Tourists

North Korea has closed its borders to foreign tourists just weeks after welcoming its first Western visitors in five years, with the recent visitors limited to the city of Rason. The reason for the closure and its duration are currently unknown.

Tourism in North Korea

Foreign tourists can now visit North Korea's city of Rason for Kim Jong Il's birthday celebrations for around $720, but tours may face obstacles due to cautious North Korean government and border restrictions.