North Korea cancels 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon without explanation
North Korea abruptly cancelled the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon less than a month before the scheduled race. Beijing-based Koryo Tours, which specializes in North Korean tourism, announced it received cancellation notice from the DPR Korea Athletics Association. The decision raises questions about the country's cautious approach to reopening to foreign visitors. No official reason was provided for the cancellation.