North Korea Marathon

After a six-year break, North Korea hosted the Pyongyang International Marathon, marking a cautious step towards reopening its borders to international visitors. Around 200 foreign runners from countries such as China and Romania joined the event, which symbolized a rare opportunity for global participation in the secretive nation. The marathon’s revival suggests an easing of isolation and a tentative return to international engagement, drawing attention from both sports enthusiasts and diplomatic observers around the world – reuters.com