Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat



Analysis Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ed Dunens, Flickr, Jan. 2020 (creative commons license) \| Jet skiers on Lake Burrumbeet, Victoria, Australia North Korean leader Kim Jong Un or those around him may have taken to riding jet skis in the waters off his east coast mansion complex this month, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery. On June 6 and 13, groups of 10 or more apparent jet skis were visible along with larger boats in medium-resolution Planet Labs imagery moving between Kim’s private beach at Wonsan and Tae Island, located just off the Kalma Peninsula. Kim’s newly refurbished 55-meter-long (180 foot) luxury boat also appeared anchored in the water off the island in images taken on June 9, 12 and 13. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un or those around him may have taken to riding jet skis in the waters off his east coast mansion complex this month, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery. On June 6 and 13, groups of 10 or more apparent jet skis were visible along with larger boats in medium-resolution Planet Labs imagery moving between Kim’s private beach at Wonsan and Tae Island, located just off the Kalma Peninsula. Kim’s newly refurbished 55-meter-long (180 foot) luxury boat also appeared anchored in the water off the island in images taken on June 9, 12 and 13. 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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Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Ed Dunens, Flickr, Jan. 2020 (creative commons license) | Jet skiers on Lake Burrumbeet, Victoria, Australia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un or those around him may have taken to riding jet skis in the waters off his east coast mansion complex this month, according to NK News analysis of satellite imagery.

On June 6 and 13, groups of 10 or more apparent jet skis were visible along with larger boats in medium-resolution Planet Labs imagery moving between Kim’s private beach at Wonsan and Tae Island, located just off the Kalma Peninsula. Kim’s newly refurbished 55-meter-long (180 foot) luxury boat also appeared anchored in the water off the island in images taken on June 9, 12 and 13.

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