Pyongyang, November 25 (KCNA) -- The Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK promulgated a decree on setting up Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone.
The decree dated Oct. 23 says:
Mt. Kumgang is a famous mountain of Korea and a world famous mountain.
This mountain of superb scenic beauty has turned into a wonderful cultural resort for the people and a world tourist attraction thanks to the popular policy of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK Government.
Mt. Kumgang tourism is going on amid the great expectation and concern of the whole nation.
The Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly has adopted the following decision to pep up Mt. Kumgang tourism according to the general plan for land construction:
1. Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone of the DPRK shall be set up in Mt. Kumgang area in Kosong county and some areas of Thongchon county of Kangwon Province with main stress on tour of ecology of scenic spots.
2. Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone shall include Kosong township, some areas of Onjong-ri and Songbuk-ri of Kosong county, Samil Lagoon, the area of Sea Kumgang and some areas of Thongchon county of Kangwon Province.
3. The DPRK sovereignty shall be exercised over the Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone.
4. The DPRK shall permit free investment of corporate bodies, individuals and economic organizations for the development of the Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone and protect their properties by law.
5. The central institution guiding the tourist zone shall take relevant steps to increase the number of new tourist attractions in keeping with the progress made in the development of the Mt. Kumgang Tourist Zone.
6. The DPRK Cabinet and relevant institutions shall take practical steps to implement the decree.
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