It’s far from independent travel, but North Korea has become just a little bit more accessible, with the opening of the southern city of Kaesong to very tightly managed tour groups.

Travels on these tours can expect a heavily organised trip, with no ability to wander off and look around for themselves.

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For the first time in over 50 years, trains have crossed between North and South Korea, on two restored tracks between the countries.

However, any travellers looking forward to easy access to the North are advised not to hold their breath; this was just a one-off trial, with no guarantee on any further trips.

Meanwhile, The Independent uses a bit of artistic licence to envisage a future where we can travel from Inverness to Seoul, entirely by train.

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