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Recreation and Travel : North Korea

This pathfinder includes information about recreation and travel in North Korea.

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Asia1on1: NorthKorea (http://www.northkorea1on1.com/)
Provides a variety of information about traveling North Korea—itineraries, accommodations, photos and more. Select a city and attraction for further information. Also links to the national anthem, books, and other media. Searchable. From Asia Pacific Travel, Ltd.

Dprksearch (http://www.dprksearch.net/)
This search engine provides links to major North Korea related websites including Korean Central News Agency, Nodong Shinmun (Workers Newspaper), NK Chosun and Information Center on North Korea. The website also provides common facts about North Korea with pictures of tourist attractions. Requires membership. In Korean.

eTour Korea/ 북한관광정보  (http://community.etourkorea.com/travelnorthkorea/)
The official site of the Korea Tourism Organization, South Korea. It offers travel information about North Korea. In Korean.

Gazeteer of North Korea  (http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/%7Ec-allen/Countries/North%20Korea.htm)
Provides links to a wide variety of subjects—research, photos, and resources as well as traveling to North Korea. Searchable. From World Gazeteer.

Korean Friendship Association (KFA) Travel (http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2007/)
KFA delegations to the DPRK, images, and news.

Koryo Tours (http://www.koryogroup.com)
Specialized travel company for North Korea. General tour guides to North Korea. Includes tours and tour dates, DPRK profile, travel advice and tour tips, and visa information.

Lonely Planet. WorldGuide: North Korea (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/north-korea)
Includes background information, photos, when to go, and what to see.

Natural Monuments of North and South Korea : North Korea (http://nm.nktech.net/index.jsp)
Introduces designated natural monuments with pictures. A map links different provinces with different natural monuments with detailed explanations. It also provides information about the floras and faunas, geography and geology in selected areas. In Korean.

Pukhan Sajin / 북한사진  (http://www.durihana.com/nkphoto.htm)
A collection of North Korean pictures. In Korean.

The Pyongyang Metro  (http://www.pyongyang-metro.com/index.html)
Information about the subway system in the North Korean capital Pyongyang—statistics, maps, trains, photos, related links, and more. Unofficial site.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers’ Health. Health Information for Travelers to Countries in East Asia (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/eastasia.htm)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

The Way 2 Mt. Baikdoo / 백두산정보  (http://ipcp.edunet4u.net/%7Ebaikdoo/top.htm)
Facts for the traveler to North Korea including information on Mt. Paektu, a general guide to North Korea, history, culture, online versions of exhibitions that feature of Mt. Paektu, news and opinion, and further reading. In Korean, some English.

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