By Lee Han-soo
North Korea's top university, Kim Il-sung University, will launch a three-week summer program for international students on July 2.
Applications are under way, seemingly under the supervision of Juche Travel Services, a British tour agency specializing in the isolated country. Maximum accommodation has been set at 30.
According to the agency's website, the program offers an opportunity to learn from North Korea's top professors in small classes and various daily activities and weekend excursions. Four hours of Korean language will be taught daily. After classes, students can enjoy weekend excursions that include exploring Gaeseong, the Demilitarized Zone, International Friendship house in the Myohyang Mountains and a visit to Wonsan.
The package is priced at 2.4 million won ($2,133) and includes 22 nights' accommodation, return flights to Beijing, all entry fees, transportation in North Korea and dining. It does not include North Korea visa fees, textbook costs and optional extra-curricular activities.
North Korea's top university, Kim Il-sung University, will launch a three-week summer program for international students on July 2.
Applications are under way, seemingly under the supervision of Juche Travel Services, a British tour agency specializing in the isolated country. Maximum accommodation has been set at 30.
According to the agency's website, the program offers an opportunity to learn from North Korea's top professors in small classes and various daily activities and weekend excursions. Four hours of Korean language will be taught daily. After classes, students can enjoy weekend excursions that include exploring Gaeseong, the Demilitarized Zone, International Friendship house in the Myohyang Mountains and a visit to Wonsan.
The package is priced at 2.4 million won ($2,133) and includes 22 nights' accommodation, return flights to Beijing, all entry fees, transportation in North Korea and dining. It does not include North Korea visa fees, textbook costs and optional extra-curricular activities.
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