Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) 2015-4-30 North Korea is expediting the development of various ‘Special Tourist Zones’. North Korea is diversifying its tour packages, and have designated Mt. Kumgang (Kumgangsan) and Mt. Paektu (Paektusan) as International Special Tourist Zones. A Special Tourist Zone on the riverside near the Amrok (Yalu) River Bridge is also … Continue reading North Korea Spurring Development of Various Special Tourist Zones