North Korea to open beach resort as Kim bets on tourism
Published: 6/26/2025

North Korea's Kim Jong Un is set to open a beach resort in Wonsan Kalma to boost tourism in the isolated nation. Despite being among the world's poorest countries, North Korea is aiming to attract visitors to the resort, featuring hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and a water park. While the resort is opening to domestic tourists on July 1, it's uncertain when foreigners will be allowed to visit amid the country's history of heavy sanctions and military focus.