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North Koreans swim and play at a beach resort touted as a boost for tourism
- North Korea officially opened a massive beach resort on its east coast to domestic visitors, with foreign tourists expected to arrive soon.
- The Wonsan Kalma coastal area features houses, hotels and hostels for nearly 20,000 people, offering North Korea a chance to earn foreign currency through international tourism.
- Russia's TASS news agency reported that the first group of Russian tourists would depart for the resort on July 7, as the two countries have expanded ties.
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North Korea has inaugurated a large tourist area on its east coast, announced on Wednesday 2 July the state media, and a group of Russian tourists are expected to place their suitcases there next week. Nicknamed the "North Korean Waikiki" by the South Korean media, the Wonsan-Kalma site can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, according to Pyongyang, who previously described it as "a world-class cultural station".
With water parks, beaches and hotels, a new holiday resort in North Korea will attract local tourists as well as Russian guests. However, it is questionable whether the facility can boost tourism in closed North Korea.
Kim Jong Un takes major step to boost economy: North Korea opens beach resort which accommodates 20,000 people
North Korea has opened the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, which can host nearly 20,000 visitors. The resort is expected to welcome Russian tourists soon. Kim Jong Un views this as a key project to boost tourism and foreign currency income.
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