A new Wonsan-Kalma resort has opened on the eastern coast of North Korea. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The place features hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and a water park. In July, the first trip to this resort was organized from Russia.
One of the Russian tourists, Anastasiya Samsonova, shared her impressions during the trip. According to her, tourists were always accompanied by guides and were not allowed to deviate from the designated route.
Additionally, interaction with the local population was also restricted. At the same time, the beaches were liked by the tourists.
According to Samsonova, the white sandy shores were clean and empty, and the infrastructure was modern and updated. However, there were rules regarding photography: construction sites and people dressed very openly were prohibited from being photographed.
The Wonsan-Kalma project began in 2018 and is part of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's program to develop tourism. However, international organizations have criticized the area for possible use of forced labor.
The cost of the organized trip from Russia to North Korea averages around $1800. This is significantly higher than the average monthly income in Russia.
For this reason, such trips are only available to a limited number of tourists. How the resort will develop and its position on the international stage will become clear over time.
