2017 Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Seminar on Investment & 13th Pyongyang International Fall Trade Fair

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1 2017 Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Seminar on Investment & 13th Pyongyang International Fall Trade Fair 5 Days / 4 Nights Sept (+2 Day Extension: 7 D / 6 N Sept ) Overview This is a comprehensive trade and investment-focused visit exploring the current economic situation and opportunities in Pyongyang and the Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located on the East Coast. This exclusive Paektu Cultural Exchange visit includes factory visits, interactive workshops, a business to business matchmaking session, lectures and discussions with DPR Korean government officials and stakeholders. We will attend the opening ceremonies of the 13th Annual 2017 Pyongyang International (Fall) Trade Fair and meet with entrepreneurs who will showcase their Made in DPRK products and services. This visit is in cooperation with the Ministry of External Economic Affairs, the Wonsan Development Corporation and Paektu Cultural Exchange. 1

2 Highlights Attend the 13th 2017 Pyongyang Fall International Trade Fair Participate in the 2017 Seminar on Investment in the Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Zone Conduct guided site inspections of investment projects at Wonsan s Kalma International Airport Network with local DPRK businesses leaders and government agencies Learn about investment opportunities in Pyongyang and the Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Zone Attend the DPRK Special Economic Zones and prospects on investment and trade seminar Attend a presentation on specific development and investment projects in the Wonsan-Mt. Kumgang Zone with Q&A Participate in workshops and business to business matchmaking sessions on proposed investment projects Network with foreign businessmen planning to or already doing business in North Korea 2

3 Itinerary Highlights Pre-trip Thursday, September 21st Trade mission overview & pre-departure briefing in Beijing Trade and Investment Forum including expert trade, investment & risk management speakers & Q & A Welcome dinner - Option: Train in from Dandong option. Depart Dandong Station at 10am arrive in Pyongyang at 5:45pm. Dinner and overnight at the Koryo Hotel. Friday morning Pyongyang city tour & lunch then Depart from Pyongyang to Wonsan at 3:33pm with the entire group. (Minus 100 Euro or 800 RMB) Note: Hotel and meals are only covered in the DPRK, NOT in Beijing on Thursday, September 21st or upon return. Contact us and we can book or recommend a suitable & convenient hotel for you in Beijing. Day 1 Friday, September 22nd Day 2 Saturday, September 23rd - Arrival in Pyongyang by train and flight: Beijing (PEK, Capital Airport 2) to Pyongyang (FNJ) DEP: 12:00pm ARR: 2:30pm Air Koryo JS152 DPRK Welcoming Address and Seminar on prospective Investment in the DPRK: presented by the DPRK government investment representatives Welcoming Gala Dinner with hosts Visit the Arch of Triumph, commemorative group photo - Overnight: Koryo Hotel - Drive to Wonsan by chartered flight or coach Lunch: Masikryong Ski Resort Ceremonial tree planting Special Investment Seminar on projects in Wonsan Development Zone at Kalma airport Conduct guided site inspection of Wonsan s Kalma International Airport - Drive along the beautiful east coast to Mt. Kumgang Visit Lake Samil Bathing at Kumgangsan Spa Kangwon Province Performance - Overnight: Oegumgang Hotel 3

4 Day 3 Sunday, September 24th Day 4 Monday, September 25th Day 5 Tuesday, September 26th Hiking through breathtaking Kuryong Valley up to Waterfall after lunch at Magnolia Restaurant (current investment project) Business to business matchmaking sessions and in-depth Seminars - Return drive to Wonsan Explore investment sites in Wonsan Development Zone Site inspection of the Wonsan Shoe Factory and newly renovated Songdowon Int l Children s Summer Camp - Overnight: Masikryong Resort Hotel (5 star) - Return drive to Pyongyang by flight or coach Lunch Visit the Mangyongdae Leadership Statues Attend the 13th Annual 2017 Pyongyang International Fall Trade Fair (PIFTF) Visit booths and speak to entrepreneurs and business people at the PIFTF Attend investment and trade meeting Visit the Juche Tower and go shopping on a new and popular boulevard Visit a local Department Store to sample and explore MADE in DPRK products Subway ride on the Pyongyang Metro Evening reception - Overnight: Koryo Hotel Breakfast farewell to Regular Program attendees (Optional: + 2 day Extended Program see below) - Departure by Train: 10:10 am Pyongyang Station International Train K28 Arrive in Dandong at 5:00pm (Add On: Arrival 8:30 am at Beijing Station on September 27th ) - Optional: Flight out Pyongyang (FNJ) to Beijing (PEK, Capital Airport 2) DEP: 9:00am - ARR: 10:00am Air Koryo JS151 (+100 Euro) Wrap-up lunch and farewell (Near Beijing Airport) - End of Regular Program 4

5 Extended Program + 2 Days (+250 Euro) Day 5 Tuesday, September 26th Day 6 Wednesday, September 27th Pyongyang City tour and sightseeing Visit the Pyongyang Fall International Trade Fair wrap-up meetings Visit the Gwangbok or Potonggang department store Site inspection of Kim Jong Suk Silk Factory Visit the Pyongyang Children s Food Factory and the Pyongyang Sonkyo Knitting Factory Other business related sites, speaking with officials and meetings Drive two hours to Mt. Myohyang Mountains Overnight: Hyangsan Hotel (5 Star) Lecture on Buddhism a the Pohyon Buddhist Temple Visit the International Friendship Gift Exhibition and Museum and other cultural sites Sightseeing around Mt. Myohyang and nearby Cave complex Attend art performance Return to Pyongyang 5

6 Visit the Fatherland Liberation War Victory Museum Farewell dinner and reception - Overnight: Koryo Hotel Day 7 Thursday, September 28th - Departure by Train: 10:10 am Pyongyang Station International Train K28 Arrive in Dandong at 5:00pm (Add On: Arrival 8:30 am at Beijing Station on September 29th) - Optional Flight out Pyongyang (FNJ) to Beijing (PEK, Capital Airport 2) DEP: 10:05am ARR: 11:35am Air Koryo JS251 End of Extended Program Costs - September 22 nd to 26 th, days & 4 nights 1,290 Euro Fly in train out Beijing Pyongyang Wonsan Pyongyang Dandong - September 21 st to 26 th, days & 5 nights 1,190 Euro Train in train out Dandong Pyongyang Wonsan Pyongyang Dandong - September 21 st to 28 th, days & 7 nights 1,490 Euro - Train in train out Dandong Pyongyang Wonsan Pyongyang (+2 days) Dandong - Deposit: 415 Euro to reserve your place (balance can be paid prior to departure). - Application Deadline: Apply before September 15 th, 2017 *Note: Flights between Pyongyang and Wonsan will be added if the client list reaches 30 people or more. Those who sign up will be updated on these numbers. If this is not the case then we will be driving there and back. Add Ons + 2 Days Extended Program (see above for more details) Euro One way train from Beijing to Dandong or Dandong to Beijing + 50 Euro Return Train Beijing to Dandong and Dandong to Beijing +100 Euro 6

7 Included All meals (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners including water and beer) International Transportation as per program: China -> DPRK -> China (see transportation options flights and trains are available) International Train: Pyongyang, DPRK -> Dandong, China (or Beijing, China) Return Domestic Flights: Pyongyang, DPRK -> Wonsan Kalma, DPRK -> Pyongyang, DPRK Accommodation while in the DPRK (double occupancy) All ground transportation in the DPRK PCE s Trade and Investment booklet & recommended reading list Smiles, jokes, anecdotes, some basic DPR Korean language skills and some fun and interesting stories to go along with each day s activities Not Included Official DPRK visa fee ( RMB depending on nationality) Note: this is NOT a tourist visa Chinese double-entry visa (required) Please Note: for more information, contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. Some nationalities (e.g. Americans, Canadians, etc.) may qualify for the Free Beijing 72-hour Visa when flying in and out of Pyongyang. Additional snacks, liquor, and alcohol (e.g. ~1 3 Euro per beer) Souvenirs, personal expenses, and other amenities Gifts and tips for Korean officials, staff, and drivers Upgrades and Options One way First Class upgrade on flight in or out: Add +150 Euro (+300 Euro Return) Optional one-way flight in or out: Pyongyang, DPRK <--> Beijing, China Add +150 Euro (+300 Euro Return) see program details Single room supplement fee (if you would like your own single room) Add +40 Euro per night Room upgrades available for additional charges (Deluxe, Suite or Presidential Suite etc.) 7

8 Accompanying Cultural Interpreter Michael Spavor, Paektu Cultural Exchange, Director Marshal Kim Jong Un and Michael Spavor, PCE director, during an official dinner in Wonsan, DPRK,