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Is It Safe to Travel to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea?
While most of the world looks forward to seeing nations compete for the gold in the Olympics every few years, this year’s 2018 Winter Games have been... Read More
Airlines Are Rerouting Flights to Avoid North Korean Missiles
Amid reports that North Korea is testing nuclear missiles, airlines are rerouting flight paths to avoid North Korean airspace.Singapore Airlines... Read More
North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' Has Been a Work in Progress for 30 Years – and It May Finally Open (Video)
This story originally appeared on Time.com.After 30 years of vacancy, rumor has it that North Korea has resumed work on the so-called Hotel of Doom. New... Read More
Here's What Japan-bound Travelers Need to Know About North Korea's Missile Tests
Amid rising tensions between the United States and North Korea, Pyongyang launched a missile that flew over Japan on Friday.While many people... Read More
The Country You'll Never Spot Anthony Bourdain In
Anthony Bourdain will go just about anywhere and do just about anything to help bring his viewers and fans a taste of global cuisine. But in a recent... Read More
Guam Tourists Continue to Arrive Despite Nuclear Threat
Following accelerating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, leadership from North Korea threatened to launch missiles toward the island of Guam, a... Read More
Jimmy Kimmel Asked Americans to Locate North Korea, and It Went As Well As You'd Expect
This story originally appeared on Time.com.Over the last few days, U.S. President Donald Trump and Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been engaged in a... Read More
North Korea Will Soon Be Off Limits to U.S. Travelers
U.S. passport holders will no longer be able to visit North Korea as tourists starting September 1, according to the State Department.The U.S. announced... Read More
U.S. Government Considers Banning Travel to North Korea
The White House is reportedly considering a ban on travel to North Korea for all U.S. citizens following the death of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old... Read More
See What International Borders Look Like From Space
This story originally appeared on Time.com.International borders are often delineated by far more than lines on a map. In the most extreme cases, these... Read More
The Border Area Between North and South Korea May Be the Tensest Place on Earth
This story originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com.U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday it may be necessary to take... Read More
North Korea’s Zoo Has an Unlikely Star Attraction
North Korea’s Central Zoo in Pyongyang recently re-opened its doors after two years of renovations and has a brand new star attraction: dogs.While... Read More
Take a One-Hour Tour of North Korea's Capital Without Leaving Home
Not many foreigners get to see the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. Only about 5,000 Westerners visit North Korea each year, according to Uri Tours.... Read More
The World's Coolest Passport Stamps
Going through customs can be a pain for those of us who don't like long waits, hoards of people, or fluorescent lighting. In some... Read More
Is It Safe to Travel to North Korea?
Last week, a 21-year-old American college student was arrested while on a tour of North Korea. Otto Frederick Warmbier, a student at the University of... Read More

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