North Korea bans foreigners from Pyongyang marathon amid Ebola fears

North Korea has confirmed that the ban on foreign tourists will stay in place for one of the country's biggest tourist draws, the Pyongyang marathon.

The annual race, set for April 12, has given tourists a rare perspective in the isolated country, allowing them to run through the capital city's streets. But on Monday, travel agencies who operate in North Korea confirmed that Ebola fears will prevent foreign participation this year.

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