North Korea Eager To Lure Foreign Investment In Tourism

Mt. Kumgang, North Korea – MAY 27: North Korea on Wednesday May 27 held an international seminar here at a resort area near Mt. Kumgang, or Diamond Mountain, aimed at luring foreign investments in tourist industry. Some 130 representatives of tourist companies from abroad listened to presentations by from officials of North Korean government which designated the resort as "Wonsan – Mt. Kumgang International Tourist Zone" in last summer to catch international attention. A participant from Japan said he is interested in drawing more Japanese visitors to neighboring North Korea.