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North Korea Launches Grand Wonsan Resort for Tourists

6/26/2025

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North Korea has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a grand initiative to attract tourists with its capacity for 20,000 guests, complete with hotels, restaurants, and thrilling water attractions. Kim Jong Un graced the inauguration, underscoring its importance, though access is currently restricted to Russian tourists amid ongoing international travel limitations following the pandemic.

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North Korea has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a grand initiative to attract tourists with its capacity for 20,000 guests, complete with hotels, restaurants, and thrilling water attractions. Kim Jong Un graced the inauguration, underscoring its importance, though access is currently restricted to Russian tourists amid ongoing international travel limitations following the pandemic.