South Korea aims to rebuild its aviation safety system from scratch, the transport ministry said on Tuesday, launching a new committee to improve air travel in the country that suffered two major aviation incidents a month apart.

The 10-week committee will include private sector experts and will look at issues including maintenance and aircraft utilization rates at budget airlines

The first tour is set to take place between Feb. 12 and 18, during which time major celebrations are planned for the birthday of the country's late leader Kim Jong Il, one of North Korea's biggest holidays.

Itineraries on offer also included visiting North Korean factories, schools and a bank. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It is probably one of the most exotic travel destinations in the world: The internationally isolated North Korea. After a break of several years, a