KFA Delegation to North Korea
-October 2009-
Anniversary of the Worker’s Party of Korea Foundation
Dates:
From 3rd to 13th October 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 3rd October to 13th October 2009 on the special occasion of the Anniversary of the Worker’s Party of Korea foundation where festive activities will be on display.
The KFA gives the chance to know about the country, its people, society and culture.
All passports are invited to apply except for: U.S.A., Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Japan due to special protocol in bilateral relations.
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
2 OCTOBER 2009 (FRIDAY)
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
3 OCTOBER 2009 (SATURDAY)
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 10 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.)
NORTH TO Miohyang mountains, Buddhist temple of Pohyon, International friendship Exhibition, 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 SEPTEMBER 2009 and we'll arrange a personal meeting with a protocol representative of the DPRK Government.
PRICES:
Non-KFA members: 1940 EURO
KFA membership cardholders: 1740 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
- All transports inside DPRK
- 10 nights in 3*** Hotel
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Entrance to museums, monuments and anniversary displays.
- Guides in English/Spanish/German/French/Russian depending on the final group composition.
- 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.
Other additional expenses you'll need to cover:
440 EURO
for the flight Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing, the DPRK VISA and Airport Taxes.
The total amount of the trip will be paid in Beijing on 2 OCTOBER.
(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 SEPTEMBER 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 and the DPRK visa processed.
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.
Then, book by yourself the flight tickets from your country to Beijing.
Also 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 SEPTEMBER 2009.
People that didn't pre-inscribe aren't eligible to participate.
1 SEPTEMBER 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/gallery.htm
Enquiries to the e-mail: korea@korea-dpr.com
Telephone1: +66 896435353
Telephone2: +34 697973473
We can attend you personally in our Bangkok Office, please call us for appointment.
This document is valid until 2 SEPTEMBER 2009
Korean Friendship Association (KFA)
Yonggwang 8-22
Central District
Pyongyang, DPR of Korea
http://www.korea-dpr.com