{
  "response": {
    "Key": "SEL-LA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Seoul",
      "fullCity": "Seoul, Korea",
      "airport": "Incheon Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "LA",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "North Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in North Korea can I fly to from Seoul?",
        "answer": "There are no commercial flights from Seoul to North Korea. Air Koryo occasionally operates limited charter services from Pyongyang to a few Chinese cities, but U.S. citizens are prohibited from traveling to North Korea without special validation from the State Department."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Seoul to North Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no commercial flights from Seoul to North Korea. Air Koryo occasionally operates charter flights between Seoul and Pyongyang, which take about 1 hour 30 minutes non-stop, but these are rare and subject to strict entry restrictions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Seoul to North Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled commercial flights from Seoul to North Korea. The only air link is via Air Koryo from Beijing or Shenyang to Pyongyang. U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from traveling to North Korea without a special validation from the State Department, which is rarely granted."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Seoul to North Korea?",
        "answer": "There are no scheduled commercial flights from Seoul to North Korea. Air Koryo operates from Beijing and Shenyang, but not from Seoul."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in North Korea?",
        "answer": "North Korea is not a typical tourist destination and travel is highly restricted. Most visitors enter via Pyongyang, the capital, with guided tours to sites like the Kumsusan Palace, Juche Tower and the DMZ. Other accessible cities include Kaesong for historical sites and Nampo for the West Sea Barrage. All travel is tightly controlled and independent movement is not allowed."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a visa to travel from Seoul to North Korea?",
        "answer": "U.S. citizens must have a valid passport and a visa to enter North Korea. Tourism is heavily restricted and not typically permitted without government authorization. These rules are subject to change, so always check with the U.S. State Department before planning travel."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in North Korea are best to fly into from Seoul?",
        "answer": "There are no commercial flights from Seoul to North Korea. Air travel between the two countries is not available due to political restrictions and the lack of direct air links. Most travelers access North Korea via Beijing or other third countries, typically arriving at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, which is the country's main international gateway."
      }
    }
  }
}