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North Korea confirms Unesco World Heritage inscription for Mount Kumgang

North Korea officially acknowledged for the first time that Mount Kumgang has been inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site, three days after the designation was finalized by the organization’s World Heritage Committee in Paris on Sunday.

2025-07-16

North Korea’s Mount Kumgang named Unesco World Heritage site

Mount Kumgang in North Korea is officially a Unesco World Heritage site, the international agency announced Sunday.

2025-07-13

Seoul calls for dialogue over North Korea's dismantling of family reunion facility

South Korea's Unification Ministry said Friday the two Koreas should resolve any inter-Korean issues through dialogue, as North Korea continues to dismantle a reunion facility for separated families inside its Mount Kumgang tourist area.

2025-07-11

North Korea's Mount Kumgang likely to win Unesco World Heritage status after four-year bid

North Korea's Mount Kumgang is expected to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage site following a four-year application process, Unesco said Tuesday.

2025-05-27

South Korean facilities in North Korea demolished under Kim Jong-un's 'hostile two states' policy

North Korea has demolished South Korean-owned facilities including the Ananti Golf Resort and a gas station within the Mount Kumgang tourism zone, in what appears to be a continuation of Pyongyang’s efforts to erase South Korean presence.

2025-04-24

Days may be numbered for Kumgang's floating hotel

Satellite imagery shows that North Korea has begun dismantling some of the facilities formerly operated by South Korean company Hyundai Asan at the Mount Kumgang resort, according to a report by Voice of America (VoA).

2022-03-17

Ruling party's presidential candidate vows to resume tourism to Mount Kumgang

Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said Sunday he will resume tourism to North Korea's Mount Kumgang as soon as possible if elected in March.

2022-01-16