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Pyongyang Invites English Speakers to Teach North Korean Tourism Students

© AP Photo / Korean Central News AgencyNorth Korea has opened its doors to English speakers willing to train the country's future tourist guides as volunteers
North Korea has opened its doors to English speakers willing to train the country's future tourist guides as volunteers - Sputnik International
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North Korean travel company Juche Travel Services stated that DPRK has opened its doors to English speakers willing to train the country's future tourist guides as volunteers.

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MOSCOW, January 22 (Sputnik) — North Korea has opened its doors to English speakers willing to train the country's future tourist guides as volunteers, North Korean travel company Juche Travel Services (JTS) said on its website.

"We are seeking volunteers wishing to provide English Language and/or Tourism Management tuition to Pyongyang Tourism College students. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] and provides unparalleled levels of interaction and engagement with local Koreans," a statement published by the company Tuesday reads.

According to JTS, North Korea is interested in foreigners with a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate and those qualified to teach tourism management.

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The teachers will not be paid for their work and should pay an arrangement fee of 1,000 euros [$1,160] per person. The money will cover their expenses, including meals, return tickets, a DPRK visa, private transport and excursions.

Part of the sum will also be allocated for the development of future cultural exchanges between the communist country and the rest of the world. The first trips sessions are scheduled for May and November.

According to tourism industry estimates, North Korea attracts from 5,000 to 6,000 tourists a year, who are only able to reach one of the world's most inaccessible countries through accredited travel firms.

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