Russians Enter North Korea Primarily for Education and Business

The number of Russian travelers entering North Korea reached a 12-year high of 6,469. Highest recent levels were 2012, with 8314 visitors.

Tourism was number one, with almost 2,000 visitors, followed by 1,500 for business. 700 were for private reasons.

https://www.nknews.org/2025/02/north-korean-arrivals-to-russia-mark-12-fold-yearly-increase-in-2024