North Korea Opens Delayed Wonsan Resort

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un officially opened the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist resort on the country's east coast after years of pandemic- and sanctions-related delays. The resort, able to host nearly 20,000 guests, includes hotels, water parks, sports facilities, and beaches, and was unveiled at a ceremony attended by Kim's wife, daughter, and Russia's ambassador. While the project initially targets domestic tourists, it is especially aimed at attracting Russian visitors, though Chinese group tours remain suspended. State media promote the resort as a 'world-class' attraction and a symbol of economic diversification for the sanctions-stricken economy. International tourism remains limited due to ongoing border restrictions. Analysts view the development as both an economic strategy and a move to bolster North Korea's international image amidst continued nuclear tensions and closer ties with Russia.