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Kim Jong-Un Showcases North Korea’s Luxury Tourism Push With New Beachfront Resort

The luxury resort signals Kim Jong-Un’s push to reshape the country’s image through domestic and limited international tourism

North Korea opens a luxury resort Photo: RT_com/X
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After nearly seven years of construction setbacks and delays, North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma coastal resort is finally open, marking one of history's most high-profile leisure developments. Located on the Kalma Peninsula, this massive beachfront complex is being touted as a major tourism milestone and a symbol of national pride.

Often associated with military parades and missile launches, North Korea has made a rare shift in the narrative by showcasing its luxury resort, with Kim Jong Un himself promoting the opening celebrations.

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