North Korea to open beach resort as Kim bets on tourism
Summary
North Korea plans to open a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on the east coast, mainly for domestic tourists. The resort was initially planned to open in 2019, but it faced delays. It is unclear when international tourists will be allowed to visit.Key Facts
- North Korea's new resort, Wonsan Kalma, opens to domestic tourists on July 1.
- The resort project faced delays and was first scheduled to open in 2019.
- The site includes hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and a water park.
- It can reportedly accommodate up to 20,000 visitors.
- North Korea is heavily sanctioned and is among the world's poorest countries.
- The country has focused resources on its military and the Kim family's image.
- Foreign tourists mainly come from China and Russia, countries with friendly ties to North Korea.
- Tourism was paused due to Covid-19 but recently started again for some foreign visitors.
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