Since 2021, North Korea has entered a new boom in residential construction. Among the most notable projects is the Hwasong District, which happens to share its name with the country’s ICBMs. This area now lies along the main route connecting Pyongyang International Airport to the city centre. After the YPT delegation was invited to visit […]| Young Pioneer Tours
Part One: A Brief History of North Korean Cinema “THE GENUINE MISSION OF FILM ART IS TO TEACH THE PEOPLE THE TRUTH OF LIFE AND ILLUMINATE THE ROAD OF STRUGGLE FOR THEM.” – KIM IL SUNG Most examinations of North Korean cinema tend to rely on condescending or dismissive critiques, often treating the films as […]| Young Pioneer Tours
When you travel to North Korea and stay at the iconic Yanggakdo International Hotel, look down from the upper floors and you’ll spot a uniquely shaped building that resembles a giant waterwheel – that’s the Yanggakdo International Cinema. Name of the Yanggakdo International Cinema In fact, the official name of the this Cinema is actually […]| Young Pioneer Tours
The Quanhe - Wonjong border is the crossing point connecting Hunchun City in China with the Rason SEZ in North Korea. As of now that makes it very important!| Young Pioneer Tours
As North Korean media released more information about these North Korean troops in Kursk who fought alongside Russia, the once mysterious force has gradually become better known.| Young Pioneer Tours
The Chilgol Revolutionary Site commemorates Kang Pan Sok, mother of Kim Il Sung. It is one of the lesser-visited landmarks in Pyongyang. This blog will guide| Young Pioneer Tours
However, in North Korean state media reports in 2025, a name suddenly appeared - the Chilgol Revolutionary School. Is this a newly built institution? This blog will take you through everything that is currently known about the Chilgol Revolutionary School.| Young Pioneer Tours
According to a new report, crypto is earning North Korea billions in foreign currency every year and it's helping Russia acquire weapons.| Protos
What is the official name of North Korea? Believe it or not, North Korea is actually called the DPRK! But what does that mean?| Young Pioneer Tours
As a budget tour operator, YPT gives you the Ultra Budget Tour – the cheapest option to visit North Korea. Starting and finishing in Dandong, China, we take| Young Pioneer Tours
With the U.S. currently banning all U.S. passport holders from traveling to North Korea, despite a distinct change of tone from both parties and countless| Young Pioneer Tours
If you want to get into the very geeky territory of the best North Korean footballer ever, you’d be hard pressed to argue against Mr Pak Doo-Ick, who famously| Young Pioneer Tours
It is impossible to talk about football in North Korea without first dispelling a few myths about the country regarding football. North Korea did not claim| Young Pioneer Tours
When one travels as much to North Korea as much as we do, the very concept of reunification is ingrained in our minds. Officially, both Koreas talk – and| Young Pioneer Tours
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) has torn down the Reunification Arch, just days after leader Kim Jong Un stated that the idea of the t| Eastern Angle
With Marshal Kim Jong Un leaving his country for the first time after the US-DPRK summit in Vietnam, you might be interested in knowing how such a trip is| Young Pioneer Tours
As the most prominent city bordering North Korea's northern neighbour of China, Sinuiju is a city many tourists pass through whilst travelling between Dandong| Young Pioneer Tours
9th October – SOAS University of London On the Way to South Korea (남으로 가는 길) Dir Kim Sang-rae, 2025 Khalili Lecture Theatre - Lower Ground Floor of the Main Building 6.00pm to 9.30pm | Register here We will be hearing from film directors who document the heroic stories of escapes from North Korea, together| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, AKA Chongryon, is one of the two main groups in Japan representing the Zainichi Koreans: the long-term| Young Pioneer Tours
Although quite small in size compared to the other hotels in Pyongyang, the Pothonggang Hotel certainly packs a lot in the building by offering a massage| Young Pioneer Tours
Following a return to the international stage under the stewardship of Marshal Kim Jong Un, the DPRK is reporting an unprecedented boom in the number of| Young Pioneer Tours
Mount Myohyang which is nestled two hours northeast of Pyongyang may not be as famous as some of North Korea's other mountains such as Mt. Paektu or Mt.| Young Pioneer Tours
If you're making your way to the Chinese border town of Dandong it's most likely you're heading onto North Korea or simply exploring this unique Chinese city.| Young Pioneer Tours
Located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Pyongyang on the mouth of the Taedong River and connected by the Youth Highway, Nampo (also spelt Namp'o, in| Young Pioneer Tours
When I first started Young Pioneer Tours back in 2008 the main aim was to provide budget tours to North Korea. But we may have also had beer on the mind – not| Young Pioneer Tours
The Chongnyon Youth Hotel was first opened in 1989 and is classed as a budget hotel with a North Korean three-star rating. The name Chongnyon translates to| Young Pioneer Tours
In our inaugural post to guides of the provincial capitals of North Korea, we bring you Chongjin: the capital city of North Hamgyong province. Chongjin is| Young Pioneer Tours
Seeing Kim Jong Un centre-stage in both Singapore and Hanoi was without doubt a monumental event, but this was far from the first time North Korea had tried| Young Pioneer Tours
North Korean currency, much like it used to be in Cuba is a complicated thing. We take a look at North Korean money and the currencies of socialism.| Young Pioneer Tours
The Ryugyong Hotel, also known as the Hotel of Doom, is the tallest building in North Korea. This 105 storey, 330 meters tall building is an unmissable| Young Pioneer Tours
A Russian-US “New Détente” Would Revolutionize International Relations By Andrew Korybko Here’s the full interview that I gave to Newsweek’s Tom O’Connor, excerpts of which were included in his art…| Voice of East
Panitia Seleksi (PANSEL) DPRK Kabupaten Sorong dinilai tidak transparan setelah salah satu calon yang dinyatakan lolos masih berstatus sebagai Pegawai Negeri| Jubi Papua
What is soju? How strong s soju and should you drink soju? As frequent visitors to Korea, both North and South and while our opinion might be a bit skewed, we| Young Pioneer Tours
The Yanggakdo International Hotel (양각도국제호텔) is most famous for being known as “the hotel on the island” or regularly mistaken as the only hotel tourists can| Young Pioneer Tours
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Formerly the Emperor Hotel and Casino, but now known as the Imperial Hotel and Casino. - this is arguably the best hotel in the DPRK.| Young Pioneer Tours
Taedonggang beer? Can you drink in North Korea? Can North Koreans drink? These are just some of the questions we veterans of the DPRK get asked on a regular| Young Pioneer Tours
Pyongyang Cold Noodles is the most iconic national dish of North Korea which is commonly consumed all year round and is the go-to-dish for North Koreans.| Young Pioneer Tours
Cisco Talos has uncovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) family we are calling “MoonPeak.” This a XenoRAT-based malware, which is under active development by a North Korean nexus cluster we are calling “UAT-5394.”| Cisco Talos Blog
Nowadays there are many more bars, coffee shops, and even pizza joints popping up in Pyongyang. But the one true staple of North Korean nightlife preceded| Young Pioneer Tours
The Kwangbok Department Store and Kwangbok Supermarket is the largest and most successful three-floor shopping mall located on the busy residential area of| Young Pioneer Tours
