Direct flights from Moscow to North Korea began this week, emphasizing increasing ties between the two nations as travel options for Russians decline. Nordwind Airlines operates the inaugural flight, which is scheduled monthly. Ticket prices are around 45,000 rubles ($570). With the launching of this route, Russia and North Korea are strengthening their connection, particularly as North Korea reopens cautiously to tourism following pandemic restrictions. Both countries have also been enhancing military cooperation, including mutual defense agreements amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
North Korea is pushing its own tourism drive, gradually relaxing restrictions on overseas visitors imposed during the pandemic. Russian tourists can visit certain parts of the country.
The route from Moscow to Pyongyang will initially be serviced once a month, with tickets priced at 45,000 rubles ($570). This flight comes at a time of dwindling options for Russian tourists.
For the first time in over 70 years of diplomatic relations, direct flights between the capitals of Russia and North Korea have been launched, symbolizing strengthened ties.
In recent years, Russia and North Korea have been solidifying military ties, with North Korea supplying troops and weapons for Russia's operations in Ukraine.
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