US EditionNorth Koreans swim and play at a beach resort touted as a boost for tourism
- North Korea officially opened a massive beach resort on its east coast to domestic visitors, with foreign tourists expected to arrive soon.
- The Wonsan Kalma coastal area features houses, hotels and hostels for nearly 20,000 people, offering North Korea a chance to earn foreign currency through international tourism.
- Russia's TASS news agency reported that the first group of Russian tourists would depart for the resort on July 7, as the two countries have expanded ties.
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With water parks, beaches and hotels, a new holiday resort in North Korea will attract local tourists as well as Russian guests. However, it is questionable whether the facility can boost tourism in closed North Korea.
Kim Jong Un takes major step to boost economy: North Korea opens beach resort which accommodates 20,000 people
North Korea has opened the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, which can host nearly 20,000 visitors. The resort is expected to welcome Russian tourists soon. Kim Jong Un views this as a key project to boost tourism and foreign currency income.
North Korea has opened a huge tourist area on its east coast. Russian tourists are to be expected for the first time this month.
North Korea Opens New Beach Resort as Part of Tourism Expansion Efforts
North Korea has opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said on Wednesday, July 2nd. North Koreans of all ages from across the country flocked to the site this week “filled with joy at experiencing a new level of civilization,” Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency reported. According to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, a group of Russian tourists is set to visit the zone in North Korea for the first time on July 7…
North Korea's largest tourist destination, Wonsan Kalma, has opened on its east coast. Although the country does not accept foreign visitors, photos of enthusiastic North Koreans riding water slides and enjoying water activities have been shared with the world. The country is looking to boost tourism, with Russian tourists expected to be the biggest contributor. The first group will travel to the Korean peninsula for an eight-day holiday next we…
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