Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Co-Chair of the Russia–North Korea Cooperation Committee, Alexander Kozlov, announced on Sunday that Russia is considering opening a direct air route to the North Korean tourist city of Wonsan.
In statements reported by TASS news agency, Kozlov said, “We are studying these matters,” adding that Russia is also exploring the resumption of maritime travel and ferry services with North Korea.
When asked about the possibility of restarting sea or ferry routes, Kozlov responded, “We are considering all forms of transportation connectivity between our two countries, including the ones you mentioned,” praising the recent first-ever direct flight from Moscow to Pyongyang and describing it as a “historic event.”
The flight is scheduled to depart from Sheremetyevo Airport at 7:00 p.m. Moscow time (4:00 p.m. GMT).
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