Did you know that yesterday was “World Tourism Day”?

It was celebrated appropriately in that well-known tourist mecca, North Korea. From the North Korean Central News Agency:

Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) — Sept. 27 is the World Tourism Day. The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has advanced the slogan for the year “Tourism Enriches”.
On the occasion of the day, Kim To Jun, director of the State General Bureau of Tourism, had an interview with KCNA. He said to the following effect:
A lot of countries are encouraging tourism on the principle of promoting the development of national economy, peace and prosperity, improving the people’s health and respecting their freedom and human rights.
The DPRK, which has many tourist resorts famous in the world, has also directed proper attention to developing the sightseeing.
Hundreds of picturesque sites in Pyongyang, Kaesong, Nampho and other main cities and Mts. Paektu, Kumgang, Myohyang, Chilbo and Kuwol have been built as tourist resorts.
In recent years servicepersons and people of the country have discovered a lot of scenic spots such as Ullim Falls and Songam Cavern for more cultured future. And they have turned them into wonderful recreation and tourist resorts along with the existing ones.
The government devotes profound attention to developing tourism.

Scenic village in North Korea (captured from Google Earth).

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