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U.S. extends ban on travel to North Korea for another year - UPI
The United States extended its ban on Americans traveling to North Korea for another year Thursday, citing danger to citizens.
The State Department put the ban into effect through Aug. 31, 2019.
"The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is one of our highest priorities," a State Department official said in a statement emailed to UPI. "The travel warning for North Korea remains in place -- the Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens not to travel to North Korea."
The United States extended its ban on Americans traveling to North Korea for another year Thursday, citing danger to citizens.
The State Department put the ban into effect through Aug. 31, 2019.
"The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is one of our highest priorities," a State Department official said in a statement emailed to UPI. "The travel warning for North Korea remains in place -- the Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens not to travel to North Korea."