US EditionKim Jong Un Showcases New Coastal Tourism Project in North Korea
- Kim Jong-un has delayed the grand opening of the Galma Coastal Tourist Zone until June 2025.
- The resort will feature over 150 buildings and aims to be one of the largest single-operator beach resorts in the world.
- The resort plans to accommodate up to 100,000 visitors at a time.
- Travel to North Korea is considered dangerous due to high tension and previous tourist detentions.
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Inside Kim Jong-un's sprawling new coastal resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the newly built Kalma coastal tourist area in Wonsan, North Korea (Picture: Reuters) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted strolling down the beach this weekend as he made a high-profile visit to the country’s much-anticipated seaside resort. Launched in 2014, North Korea’s long-delayed Kalma beach resort was originally supposed to open in June 2019 but has faced repeated delays, including design cha…
North Korea isn't exactly known for its tourism sector. However, a holiday resort in the east of the country is one of dictator Kim Jong-un's favorite projects. Together with his daughter, he visits the deserted area - and “delights himself with a big smile.”
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected the development of a seafront resort, describing it as a significant step toward eventually opening up the country.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un unveiled plans for a new seaside hotel complex on Tuesday, state media reported. The country is currently barely accessible to foreign tourists, but North Korea previously announced that it wants to change that soon. The new complex may be a "first big step" toward reopening the country.
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