North Korea bans foreigners from seaside resort weeks after opening

North Korea Bans Foreigners from Wonsan Seaside Resort After Opening North Korea has announced a temporary ban on foreign visitors to the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, a new resort opened by Kim Jong Un to boost tourism. The resort, featuring a water park and other amenities, was recently visited by the first Russian tourists. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has praised the development, signaling interest in promoting tourism ties between the two countries.