Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA



News Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities Jacob Fromer \| Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA DPRK leader Kim Jong Un recently visited the nearly-completed construction site of a new tourist site, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday, declaring the project to represent "leaping progress" in the country's architecture. In a visit which marks Kim's fifth to the site -- set to begin operations in December -- the North Korean leader notably contrasted the project with the Mt. Kumgang resort, which he was reported to have visited on Wednesday. DPRK leader Kim Jong Un recently visited the nearly-completed construction site of a new tourist site, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday, declaring the project to represent "leaping progress" in the country's architecture. In a visit which marks Kim's fifth to the site -- set to begin operations in December -- the North Korean leader notably contrasted the project with the Mt. Kumgang resort, which he was reported to have visited on Wednesday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un visits nearly-completed Yangdok County Hot Spring Resort: KCNA

DPRK leader says new tourist site stands in "striking contrast" to Mt. Kumgang facilities

Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham October 24, 2019

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DPRK leader Kim Jong Un recently visited the nearly-completed construction site of a new tourist site, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday, declaring the project to represent "leaping progress" in the country's architecture.

In a visit which marks Kim's fifth to the site -- set to begin operations in December -- the North Korean leader notably contrasted the project with the Mt. Kumgang resort, which he was reported to have visited on Wednesday.

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