ARIRANG MASS GAMES
KFA Delegation to North Korea (USA passports)
-August 2009-
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR USA PASSPORTS ONLY
Other nationalities, please visit http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2007/kfa-delegation-aug-2009.htm
Dates:
From 6th to 11th August 2009
Maximum of 20 people
http://www.korea-dpr.com/travel.htm
The Korean Friendship Association (KFA) organizes a trip to the DPR of Korea (North Korea) from 6th August to 11th August 2009. Mass Games ARIRANG, performed by more than 150.000 artists are expected but not fully confirmed (as for 24th April 2009).
The KFA gives the chance to know about the country, its people, society and culture.
All U.S.A. passports may apply. However you should wait for the final clearance before booking your flights/hotels in China.
The number of visitors is limited to 20. Participants in the delegation will be accepted according to their order of arrival (pre-subscription) and after clearing all details and conditions.
This isn’t a regular tourist trip, but a cultural one where visitors are expected to interact and behave accordingly. A visitor joining the KFA Delegation is not treated as a tourist but as a friend of the DPRK, having access to places, information, insights and events not allowed for regular visitors.
The program was made to suit all ages and doesn't require special abilities or effort.
DISCLAIMER NOTE
The KFA doesn’t take responsibility for any personal, material damage or other problem related to this trip, but just offers this service as a consultant organization between the DPRK authorities and the ‘participant’.
If the ‘participant’ wants any coverage or insurance, he’ll be fully responsible for its contract and implementation.
Filmmakers, journalists or any other media-related person aren’t allowed to participate.
ITINERARY
5 AUGUST 2009 (WEDNESDAY)
At 08.00am, Meeting at designated hotel in Beijing for administrative procedures (preparation of North Korean Visas, Air Koryo flights and organization).
Free day in Beijing
At 20.00pm, Visas and flight tickets will be delivered to each one, followed by an explanation of tips and advices before the trip.
Night: 3*** Hotel in city centre of Beijing
6 AUGUST 2009 (THURSDAY)
A bus will bring us from our hotel to Beijing airport.
The delegation departs from Beijing to Pyongyang by Air Koryo, DPRK national airlines.
The delegation will stay 5 days in the DPRK.
Visit the main monuments and museums of the capital (Juche Tower, Metro System, Great People’s Study House, Korean war museum, Mansude, Arch of Triumph, Mangyongde Children’s palace… etc.)
SOUTH TO traditional city of Kaesong and Panmunjon (38th parallel), Observation post of the Korean People’s Army, De-militarized Zone and Joint Security Area.
The delegation will include visits to kindergarten, school, hospital, bowling, local restaurant, cooperative farm, factories and other centres. In the free time, day or night, we will walk around the streets and parks to learn about the regular life of Korean people.
In some occasions we will have official meetings or visits that will require formal dressing.
Do you want to offer a special gift from your country, company or organization to the Leaders? Write to korea@korea-dpr.com with picture and details of the gift before 1 JULY 2009 and we'll arrange a personal meeting with a protocol representative of the DPRK Government.
PRICES:
Non-KFA members: 1850 EURO
KFA membership cardholders: 1750 EURO
For information about KFA member card here:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfacard.htm
Price Includes:
IN CHINA
- 1 Night and breakfast in 3*** Hotel
Beijing city centre, next to Tiananmen and central shopping area.
(Same price for individual or double room)
- Bus from hotel to airport
IN DPR OF KOREA
- Air Koryo flight Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing
- DPRK Visa, airport tax and administration expenses
- All transports inside DPRK
- 5 nights in 3*** Hotel
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Entrance to museums, monuments and Mass Games ARIRANG (if Mass Games are confirmed)
- Guides in English.
- Participation in all activities.
Basically everything while in the DPRK apart of your personal souvenirs or extra drinks.
Inside the DPRK we'll have doctors and hospitals at your disposal 24 hours if you've any problem.
The total remaining amount of the trip will be paid in Beijing on 5 AUGUST.
(Only accepted cash and EURO currency).
To be arranged and paid by the participant himself:
1- Flight from your country to Beijing
2- Chinese Visa (You must request a double entry Visa).
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STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS (HOW TO APPLY?)
1.
PRE-INSCRIPTION PROCESS.
Access the webpage http://www.korea-dpr.com/travel.htm
and fill the online pre-inscription form.
This pre-inscription form doesn't require any fee and can be cancelled any moment informing the other side of the reasons.
2.
Wait for confirmation. A reference number will be assigned.
3.
BEFORE 1st JULY 2009
After receiving the reference number, access the webpage:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/ema/index-outside
and pay 300 euro per person to the e-mail korea@korea-dpr.com with any major credit card by using the online system. This amount will be discounted from the total price specified before.
Alternatively you can send the fee by INTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER. Please request details to
korea@korea-dpr.com
At this point your air ticket and hotel room will be reserved.
If you decide to cancel the trip, the 300 euro won't be returned since they'll be used to cover all the cancellations and administrative expenses.
If for any reason your DPRK visa is denied or a major problem force us to cancel the trip, the 300 euro will be returned by using PAYPAL system
http://www.paypal.com
THIS TRIP HAS LIMITED SEATS THAT WILL BE STRICTLY GIVEN TO THE FIRST 20 CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS.
4.
We'll send an acknowledgment of the receipt of your money.
You should wait for our final clearance for USA passports before preparing your flight or additional hotels in China.
Once you get full clearance, approach your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate and request a DOUBLE-ENTRY Visa for the dates that you’ll be travelling.
5.
You'll receive details and timing of our hotel and meeting place in Beijing, where we'll all gather. An introduction to basic Korean culture and hints/tips will be explained before departure.
NOTES:
Any participant that won't follow the regulations of the DPRK will be treated accordingly to its national law.
Any participant that won’t follow the KFA advices and indications will be expelled from the delegation without possibility of refund.
Credit Cards (Visa, AMEX, Master Card) are widely accepted in China for shopping, but cannot be used in the DPRK.
Chinese ATM only dispenses YUAN RENMIMBI Currency. It’s not possible to withdraw EURO.
You should bring along with you two colour passport-sized pictures for the DPRK Visa.
Articles not allowed in the DPRK:
Video-Camera, Plants, animals, drugs, explosives, weapons, any kind of pornography, mass printed propaganda, radio, wireless or satellite communicator (GPS), mobile phone (can be left at airport locker).
Articles allowed in the DPRK:
Photo-camera (analog or digital), laptop (without wireless/radio communication devices), PDA, CD Player, MP3.
Other articles may be inspected by the immigration authorities.
FAST REMINDER OF DEADLINES:
PRE-INSCRIPTION ENDS ON 1 JULY 2009.
People that didn't pre-inscribe aren't eligible to participate.
1 JULY 2009 also ends the FULL inscription process. People that haven't provided all the data/requirements or the 300 euro inscription fee won't be able to participate.
Presentation, information and pre-inscription form can be found in the following Internet page:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/travel.htm
Gallery of previous visits available in:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/users/thai/trip.htm
Enquiries to the e-mail: korea@korea-dpr.com
Telephone: +34 697973473
+66 896435353
This document is valid until 2nd JULY 2009
Korean Friendship Association (KFA)
Yonggwang 8-22
Central District
Pyongyang, DPR of Korea
http://www.korea-dpr.com