Wonsan Kalma is the latest jewel in the North Korean tourist industry. The state-run news agency (KCNA) announced the resort’s construction as one of the nation’s ‘greatest feats’ from 2024, which came after almost a decade of trials and tribulations. Now, however, the resort town of Wansan Kalma is ready for its grand opening.

North Koreans are swimming and playing at a new beach resort that the country is touting as a boost for tourism. State media reported the Wonsan-Kalma resort on the eastern coast opened to

North Korea opened a massive beach resort on its east coast to the public, state-run media reported Wednesday, with Russian guests expected to start arriving next week.