North Korea Tourism 2025: December Opening Guide & Travel Tips for Visitors

My earlier travelogue about North Korea captivated many friends with its unique insights. Just recently, an exciting update came from a contact at a leading travel agency: North Korea is set to reopen its borders to international tourists in December 2025! This monumental decision ends a nearly five-year tourism hiatus that began when the country sealed its borders at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initial reopening will welcome visitors to three fascinating destinations: the capital city Pyongyang with its monumental architecture, the coastal city of Nampo, and the historic border town of Kaesong. While the complete travel protocols are still being finalized, industry insiders confirm tourism will definitely resume before year’s end.

After years of anticipation, I’ll finally have the chance to revisit this enigmatic nation. What transformations await? How has daily life evolved? The prospect of rediscovering North Korea’s hidden gems fills me with thrilling anticipation!

For adventurous travelers seeking truly unique experiences, this reopening presents a golden opportunity to witness one of the world’s most secluded cultures firsthand. The countdown to December begins!