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14/06/2025

Today we bring you a photo from June 1932 wrestling match in Chinnampo, today’s Nampo in North Korea.

The match, and other like it, took place in Pyong’an and Hwanghae Provinces as part of the All-Korea Wrestling Competition (전조선씨름대희 | 全朝鮮씨름大會) bringing together the best wrestlers from localities and schools from around the region.

Following UNESCO's recognition of traditional Korean wrestling as 'intangible cultural heritage', we bring you a photo of traditional Korean wrestling in Nampo in 1932.

14/06/2025

Mongolia holidays: how to experience Naadam festival like a local

The best way to celebrate the Naadam Festival is by heading out of the capital city Ulanbataar and going somewhere smaller.

Koryo Tours offer Naadam Festival Tour each year, so stay tuned for our next adventure to experience it!

A guide to the traditional Mongolia holiday of Naadam, how to join in and how to experience the horse racing, wrestling and archery

13/06/2025

We are back from the Beauty of Mongolia Tour!

This 10-night adventure begins in Mongolia’s bustling capital, Ulaanbaatar, before heading into the country’s picturesque heartland.

We visited the ancient former imperial capital of Karakorum and the sacred Orkhon Valley, then make our way south to Mongolia’s renowned Gobi Desert.

Here are some of the highlights from the tour.

Will you join us next time?

13/06/2025

Mongolia - Golden Eagle Festival Tour

On this adventure, we’ll cross Mongolia’s vast steppe, navigating mountains, rivers, and wide open lakes in search of its most iconic creature—the Golden Eagle.
Our journey culminates at the Golden Eagle Festival in the remote west, where eagle hunters from across the region gather to display their skills.

Here, you’ll witness breathtaking displays as these powerful birds swoop from mountaintops, catch bait, and return to their handlers in a celebration of tradition, culture, and the deep bond between hunter and eagle.


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📩 Bookings - [email protected]
📅 Departure - September 10-23, 2025
💸 Price - From 2,800 USD per person
🔗 More info - https://koryogroup.com/tours/mongolia-golden-eagle-festival-tour-e9f4d7a2-ffeb-41c0-963d-43431e994672

13/06/2025

We look at the foreign enemy imagery in North Korea presented through games and toys.



https://koryostudio.com/blog/foreign-enemy-imagery-north-korea/

12/06/2025

The diplomatic relationship between Indonesia and North Korea is truly a tale of unlikely friends.

One of the most significant challenges in Indonesia-North Korea relations came in 2017, when Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (by an Indonesian national).

Explore the unlikely friendship between Indonesia and North Korea, from Sukarno and Kim Il-sung’s bond to ongoing diplomatic ties and cultural exchanges.

12/06/2025

Semipalatinsk in Russian means ‘city of seven chambers’. It was named for the ruined pre-existing Buddhist Monastery that formed the basis of the original Russian fort.

Settled by Russians expanding into Central Asia in the early 18th Century, Semipalatinsk is a Siberian city in Kazakhstan and one of the more cosmopolitan and fascinating cities in the country.

Semipalatinsk in Russian means ‘city of seven chambers’. It was named for the ruined pre-existing Buddhist Monastery that formed the basis of the original Russian fort. Settled by Russians expanding into Central Asia in the early 18th Century, Semipalatinsk is a Siberian city in Kazakhstan and o...

11/06/2025

Koryo Tours' inaugural Serbian Tour went really smoothly!

Serbia is the land of contrast, and per one of our guests, 'It's Europe, but not as you know it'.

That summarized it.

Take a look at our pictures of Serbia, and we're looking forward to taking you there soon!

11/06/2025

The Pamir Highway Mountain Crossroads Tour

Travel across the roof of the world! A unique tour from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan.

This 10-night tour traces the route of the ancient Silk Road and the adventures of Marco Polo.

Starting in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, we will follow the M41 Pamir Highway to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, while passing the most amazing mountain scenery.



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📩 Bookings - [email protected]
📅 Departures - Augsut 16-29, 2025
💸 Price - From 3150 USD per person
🔗 More info - https://koryogroup.com/tours/the-pamir-highway-mountain-crossroads-tour

11/06/2025

The Koryo Hotel Microbrewery is a beer bar open to tourists and a great place to experience North Korea’s little known microbrewery scene.

The Koryo Hotel Microbrewery is a beer bar open to tourists and a great place to experience North Korea’s little known microbrewery scene.

10/06/2025

The Bangladesh flag was officially founded in January 1978, but it has an interesting history before this.

The green background of the Bangladesh flag represents the green landscape and rich vegetation that makes up Bangladesh.

Find out more about Bangladesh Flag meaning and history!

Bangladesh Flag - what is the history behind the Bangladesh flag, what does the simple but beautiful Bangladesh flag mean? Find out about the Bangladesh flag here!