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Reclusive North Korea Cracks Open Door to Outsiders

North Korea is in high gear with preparations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North Korea Workers' Party on Oct. 10.
Image: People read newspapers displayed inside a subway station visited by foreign reporters during a government organised tour in Pyongyang
People read newspapers displayed inside a subway station visited by foreign reporters during a government organised tour in Pyongyang, North Korea October 9, 2015. One of the world's most inaccessible places, North Korea has invited foreign journalists to Pyongyang this week for celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party scheduled for October 10. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY DAMIR SAGOLJ / Reuters