| Summary/Abstract |
Purpose—Despite the tension between North Korea and South Korea, tourists from China and other countries are visiting North Korea at an increasing rate. This article aims to examine the background, development trends and other factors affecting this phenomenon.
Design/Methodology/Approach—Using tourism data from the China National Tourism Administration, local reports and the news, this study attempts to analyze the growing trend of Chinese tourists to North Korea.
Finding —The results provide substantial support for the authors’ conclusion that it is possible Chinese tourists to North Korea will continue at increasingly higher rates in the coming years. Non—Chinese tourists to North Korea are also increasing. Practical 1mplications—This study provides evidence that North Korea is becoming more open and active in the tourism business, a sign that North Korea is changing its economic policy.
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