North Korean authorities are looking for different ways to support the state coffers. One of them is to develop domestic tourism based on the wallets of the richest Koreans. Such a cash injection is to be, among others Cruises characteristic round boats, on which tour participants have, among others enjoy traditional Korean dishes. According to Daily NK, An hour on such a boat costs $ 10 for four people, 15 for six and 30 for 12 passengers. There is one meal per person, but alcohol and additional food are already paid extra. As indicated by the North Korean Daily NK source, with the current exchange rate of $ 10. equals 430 thousand North Korean won – enough to buy 20 kg of rice.
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Luxurious cruises in North Korea. Proof of “love for people”
Łódź operators also offer a premium option with accommodation for $ 100. However, this offer is beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. Only the families of employees of commercial companies and influential officials can afford them.
The sources of the Daily NK portal pay attention to the fact that Luxurious cruises indicate a certain retreat of the country's authorities from the current policy of prohibiting relaxation when eating and drinking alcohol. Such behaviors are considered “capitalist” there. – The government presents this as evidence of its “love for people” and improving the quality of their lives – says the informant. He adds that in fact it is about increasing the loyalty of young people towards the regime and limiting escapes from the country. In a sense, this goal is achieved because young inhabitants of North Korea “feel as if they were aristocrats, as in foreign films” – emphasizes the source of Daily NK.
