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North Korea taking applicants for Pyongyang International Marathon


Published on 2025-01-06 13:25:31 - MSN
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  • North Korea has begun attracting participants for its annual Pyongyang International Marathon, scheduled for April, marking the resumption of the event after a six-year hiatus, if held as planned, a North Korean website showed Monday.

The article from MSN discusses North Korea's announcement of accepting applications for the Pyongyang International Marathon, scheduled for April 10, 2024. This event marks a significant step in the country's efforts to reopen its borders to international visitors following strict Covid-19 restrictions. The marathon, which has been held annually since 1981, will take place in the capital city, offering participants a unique opportunity to run through the streets of Pyongyang. The event is part of the broader Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon, which also includes races of various distances. Foreign runners are required to travel in organized groups, and the event is seen as a way to promote tourism and international engagement, albeit under the watchful eye of the North Korean regime.

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