Is North Korea open to tourism?

North Korea currently allows foreign tourists to enter the country, but they must travel with a group and cannot travel independently. When entering the country, the customs will carefully check the luggage of tourists, focusing on items such as locators and sensitive books. While traveling in North Korea, tourists are restricted to take photos at will, especially soldiers and policemen.

In addition, tourists should dress formally and conservatively, can't use Korean won to shop, can't go out alone, and must join a group.