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Kim Unveils Luxury Resort Amidst North Korea's Struggles

12/23/2025

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a mountain resort in Samjiyon on December 23, 2025.
Resort features leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants, and hot tubs to boost tourism.
Kim toured the facilities with his daughter Ju Ae, seen as a potential successor.
Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described Samjiyon as a symbol of dignity and development.
The report did not disclose costs for average North Koreans earning about $3 monthly.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a mountain resort in Samjiyon on December 23, 2025.
Resort features leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants, and hot tubs to boost tourism.
Kim toured the facilities with his daughter Ju Ae, seen as a potential successor.
Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) described Samjiyon as a symbol of dignity and development.
The report did not disclose costs for average North Koreans earning about $3 monthly.