North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025



News North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025 Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival Colin Zwirko July 18, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Aerial view of the sprawling Wonsan-Kalma beach resort zone taken this week \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 18, 2024) North Korea’s long-stalled Wonsan-Kalma beach resort will finally open in May 2025 as part of plans to “boost tourism,” leader Kim Jong Un said during a visit to the east coast site on Tuesday, according to state media. Work began on the “world-level coastal tourist city” in early 2018, but it missed multiple deadlines for opening in 2019 before the pandemic hit and it appeared to be largely deserted and put on indefinite hold. North Korea’s long-stalled Wonsan-Kalma beach resort will finally open in May 2025 as part of plans to “boost tourism,” leader Kim Jong Un said during a visit to the east coast site on Tuesday, according to state media. Work began on the “world-level coastal tourist city” in early 2018, but it missed multiple deadlines for opening in 2019 before the pandemic hit and it appeared to be largely deserted and put on indefinite hold. 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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North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival

Colin Zwirko July 18, 2024

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Aerial view of the sprawling Wonsan-Kalma beach resort zone taken this week | Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 18, 2024)

North Korea’s long-stalled Wonsan-Kalma beach resort will finally open in May 2025 as part of plans to “boost tourism,” leader Kim Jong Un said during a visit to the east coast site on Tuesday, according to state media.

Work began on the “world-level coastal tourist city” in early 2018, but it missed multiple deadlines for opening in 2019 before the pandemic hit and it appeared to be largely deserted and put on indefinite hold.

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