PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of — Hundreds of foreigners joined in the annual Pyongyang marathon on Sunday despite political tensions that have only recently begun to ease and a ban on U.S citizens travelling to the country that is still in effect. One wheelchair runner from Singapore and one blind North Korean runner were in Sunday’s race. This year’s marathon started in Kim Il Sung Stadium and wound past Pyongyang landmarks such as Kim Il Sung Square and Mirae Street, one of the North Korean capital’s recent redevelopment projects. Mangyongdae is where North Korea says its late founder, President Kim Il Sung, was born. The International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) recognized this year’s Pyongyang marathon as a Bronze Label Road Race.

Source: National Post April 08, 2018 07:13 UTC