North Korea has opened a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on its east coast, hoping to boost tourism. The resort was supposed to open in 2019 but faced delays and only welcomed local tourists from July 1, 2025. It has hotels, malls, restaurants, and a water park, though details are hard to confirm. North Korea remains heavily sanctioned due to its nuclear program and is one of the world’s poorest nations. Most of its money goes to the military and monuments honoring the Kim family. The resort may soon open to Russian tourists, as Russia remains a close ally. North Korea reopened to some Western tourists earlier in 2025 but quickly stopped without explanation. Experts say Wonsan may not attract many foreigners, but it could appeal to travelers interested in unique places. The resort’s opening also reflects growing ties between North Korea and Russia during ongoing global tensions.
Pray for the diversification of the revenue of North Korea, apart from military and building monuments. Pray for improved resource management in all the key sectors of the nation (The Holy Bible, Psalm 30:10).
Pray for wise counsel for the leader of North Korea to invest in all other key sectors of the nation, like tourism, agriculture, etc. Pray for an improved economic system in the country (The Holy Bible, Psalm 118:25).
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