North Korea has banned international tourists from coming to their country due to fear of Ebola Virus since October of 2014. Although country is safe and no victim is found infected with Ebola. Country hosts marathon on every 12th April.
Pyongyang marathon has been popular to international tourists, athletes and reporters. But this year, only local nationals will be allowed to take part in it. A Chinese travel company has posted on its website that North Korea will not allow foreigner in marathon. Its subsidiary company in NK also mentioned same.
In year 2014, 200 foreign athletes took part in Pyongyang marathon. Race was 10.5Km long. Chinese take major part in its neighbor country but this year alone will be on long road.
Pyongyang marathon has been popular to international tourists, athletes and reporters. But this year, only local nationals will be allowed to take part in it. A Chinese travel company has posted on its website that North Korea will not allow foreigner in marathon. Its subsidiary company in NK also mentioned same.
In year 2014, 200 foreign athletes took part in Pyongyang marathon. Race was 10.5Km long. Chinese take major part in its neighbor country but this year alone will be on long road.
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