North Korean Aviation: An Eyewitness Account

North Korea is often referred to as the “Hermit Kingdom” and not without reason. However, although tourism to this secretive country is rare, it does happen, albeit with limited numbers.

In 2016, North Korea hosted its first ever airshow and invited a number of foreign visitors to watch. Unlike most airshows, this was not an international event, and all participants were from North Korea. There were a selection of aged Soviet-era airliners from the national flag carrier Air Koryo and fighte...