Nord-Süd-Gespräche über Verbindung der Eisenbahnlinien

Nord-Süd-Gespräche über die Verbindung der Eisenbahnlinien fanden am 26. Juni im "Haus des Friedens" im südlichen Sektor von Panmunjom statt.
Diese Gespräche wurden von den hochrangigen Nord-Süd-Gesprächen zur Erfüllung der Erklärung von Panmunjom vereinbart.
Die Delegation der nördlichen Seite wurde von Kim Yun Hyok, Vizeminister des Eisenbahnwesens, und jene der südlichen Seite von Kim Jong Ryol, Vizeminister für Land und Transport, geleitet.
Beide Seiten diskutierten über praktische Fragen der Verbindung und des Einsatzes der Bahnlinien entlang der Ost- und der Westküste.

Terminal des Pyongyanger Internationalen Flughafens eingeweiht

Nachdem Marschall Kim Jong Un das Terminal des neugebauten Pyongyanger Internationalen Flughafens inspiziert und die Aufgabe gestellt hatte, es am 1. Juli zu eröffnen, erfolgte pünktlich dessen Einweihung.
Die Einweihungszeremonie fand wie geplant am 1. Juli statt.
Ministerpräsident Pak Pong Ju sagte in seiner Eröffnungsrede, dass das neue Terminal die noble Loyalität und den patriotischen Willen von Marschall Kim Jong Un widerspiegle, getreu dem Wunsch des Führers Kim Jong Il zu dessen Lebzeiten den internationalen Flugverkehr der Demokratischen Volksrepublik Korea (DVRK) auf Weltniveau anzuheben.
Der neugebaute Pyongyanger Internationale Flughafen entspricht dem neusten internationalen Komfortstandard von Flughäfen und verfügt über Business Center, Public Catering, Krankenstation und alle weiteren nötigen Einrichtungen.
Er ist das stolze neue Eingangsportal der Passagiere aus aller Welt in die DVRK.

Mt. Kumgang

Mt. Kumgang

The world-famous Mt. Kumgang lies in the middle eastern part of Korea.

The mountain has been known as one of the six celebrated mountains and eight beauty spots in Korea from olden times for its magnificent, picturesque and multifarious landscapes.

Covering a vast area, the mountain is divided into Outer Kumgang, Inner Kumgang and Sea Kumgang, and they are further subdivided into scores of districts, valleys and peaks.

Numerous high peaks, rocks of curious shapes, sheer cliffs, deep valleys, ponds and pools, crystal-clear water meandering through the precipices and rocks, wonderful waterfalls and various species of animals and plants---all these remind you of a fairyland.

Mt. Kumgang is more a mass of all natural beauties than a simple scenic spot as it forms scenic beauties of mountains, valleys, hills, lakes, sea and coasts.

In the mountain there are more than one hundred peaks soaring high in the sky such as Piro, Kwanum, Chail, Paekma and Jipson, numerous fantastic rocks such as Samson, Kwimyon and Thokki, over 20 rocks commanding a splendid bird’s eye view such as Chonson, Manggun and Paegun, eight natural stone gates such as Kumgang, Sujong and Hanul, caves such as Kumgang, Podok and Palyon, various passes such as Onjong, Wonho and Hyoyang, and many valleys such as Onjongchon, Sonchang and Chonbong.

Conspicuous are rivers and streams like the Nam River, gorgeous big and small waterfalls, including Kuryong, Pibong, Ogyong and Sibi which are famous as four major waterfalls in Mt. Kumgang, and natural lakes such as Samil, Yonggwang and Kam.

About 1 000 species of blooming plants can be found in the mountain, a grand natural botanical garden, among which more than 100 species of plants are indigenous to it. Its fauna comprises 38 species of animals, 130 species of birds and 10 species of batrachians.

The mountain has many historical and cultural relics and remains including Yujom Temple, Phyohun Temple, Buddhist sculptures, and pagodas and monuments, showing the resourceful spirit and artistic talent of the Korean nation.

A tour to Mt. Kumgang can be made by two routes, road and sea. The road route covers 108 km from Wonsan to Onjong-ri. The sea route covers 106 km from Wonsan to Kosong, and then 8 km from Kosong to Onjong-ri and 33.5 km from Onjong-ri to Naegang-ri by road respectively.

Thanks to the people-oriented policy of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the government of the DPRK, Mt. Kumgang has been developed into a people’s cultural recreation ground and a world-famous tourist attraction.

The Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People’s Assembly promulgated and made public the Law on Special International Tourist Zone of Mt. Kumgang in May 2011 with a view to developing Mt. Kumgang into a world special tourist zone. The law provides an opportunity for sightseeing tour of Mt. Kumgang to foreign visitors and the legal status which encourages investment and business activities to foreign investors in the zone.

The Mt. Kumgang special zone, a special tourist zone of the DPRK, enforces a visa-free system and offers an open access to telecommunications such as posts, telephone and Internet to foreign visitors.

The tour of Mt. Kumgang can be made in various forms and methods, including mountaineering, sightseeing, sea bathing, recreation, amusement, sports and medical treatment. Besides, colourful functions such as international conference, exhibition, exposition, seminar, art performance and sports game can be arranged.

Corporate bodies, individuals and economic organizations from foreign countries and Korean compatriots from the south and overseas are encouraged to invest individually or jointly in infrastructure construction to develop Mt. Kumgang and in such forms of businesses as travel agency, hotel, restaurant, casino, golf course and communal amenities.

The interest in international tour of Mt. Kumgang and investment in it is increasing enormously.

The world-renowned Mt. Kumgang will offer you the best in hospitality.

 

Korea International Travel Company

Add: Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea

Tel: 850-2-18111-381-8283

Fax: 850-2-381-4407

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