North Korea’s Beach Resort: Tourism Gamble or Tourist Trap?
North Korea is set to open the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone on July 1st, a beach resort designed to attract domestic tourists with the potential to host up to 20,000 visitors. The project, spearheaded by leader Kim Jong Un, aims to boost tourism and potentially generate revenue in the heavily sanctioned nation. While the resort’s ability to attract foreign tourists is uncertain, the country previously opened its borders to some Western visitors before abruptly halting tourism weeks later. It is unclear when the resort will begin welcoming international guests.
John Q. Hosedrinker