North Korea Pushes Forward With Major Tourist Project Despite Travel Restrictions

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma resort site, aiming for a 2025 opening, while borders remain largely closed to foreign tourists.

Kim Jong Un recently inspected the Wonsan-Kalma resort, a key tourism project on North Korea's eastern coast.
The resort aims to attract international visitors with luxury accommodations and recreational facilities.
Construction has faced delays due to UN sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions, but is now in its final stages.
North Korea continues to block most foreign tourists, though a small number of Russians have visited recently.
The return of Chinese tourists, who made up 90% of pre-pandemic visitors, is seen as crucial for economic revival.