A Russian agency based in Vladivostok announces the four-day tour, scheduled to begin on February 9.
North Korea is set to admit its first group of tourists since the start of pandemic-related border closures in early 2020.
A Russian agency based in Vladivostok is advertising the four-day tour, which is scheduled to begin on February 9 and includes stops in Pyongyang and a ski resort.
This marks a significant step for North Korea, which imposed strict border controls during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained closed to foreigners.
The tour was organized during talks in December when the governor of Russia's Primorsky Krai, which borders North Korea, visited Pyongyang. Simon Cockerell, CEO of Beijing-based Koryo Tours, confirmed that his North Korean partners indicated that the Russian visit is taking place under special circumstances.
Although cautiously optimistic, Cockerell noted that this would not necessarily lead to a broader opening due to the unique circumstances surrounding this specific trip.
The development follows a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in September, where they pledged greater cooperation despite international sanctions.
Tourism in particular remains largely unaffected by UN Security Council resolutions aimed at restricting business with North Korea due to its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
With no tourists for more than four years, this move is seen as a positive step forward, which could signal a change in North Korea's attitude towards international visitors.
