Wonsan-Kalma: North Korea may finally welcome foreign tourists in 2025 as coastal resort nears completion (Photo by Twitter/Peoples_Korea)The Wonsan-Kalma zone is one of Kim’s most talked-about tourism projects. North Korea has been building luxury hotels and recreational facilities there to create a key attraction for international visitors. North Korea has been slowly easing its harsh pandemic-era curbs and entry restrictions as part of its efforts to revive its economy. In 2019, a record 300,000 foreign tourists visited North Korea, earning the country between $90 million and $150 million, experts say. It wasn't immediately clear when North Korea will allow the return of international staff of UN agencies.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2024 23:02 UTC