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North Korea abruptly bars foreigners from recently unveiled ‘world class’ beach resort days after Lavrov visit
North Korea halts foreigners’ access to Wonsan-Kalma tourism zone, citing temporary suspension of official tourism ...
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North Korea bans foreign tourists from new seaside resort
The resort, which officially opened on July 1, had been widely touted as a cornerstone of leader Kim Jong Un’s vision to ...
North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort
North Korea is banning the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for ...
North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening
No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the ...
North Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit?
The Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, unveiled in a ceremony on June 24, is found on North Korea’s eastern coast.
North Korea has a new luxury beach resort. But the country isn't open to most tourists
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he wants the luxury resort on the eastern seacoast to become a "world destination," but ...
North Korea will open its biggest tour site next week, though it still largely blocks foreigners
North Korea will open a tourist site on its east coast next week that it calls a prelude to a new era in its tourism industry, though the country still mostly blocks foreign visitors.
North Korea bans foreigners from beach resort after Lavrov trip
Lavrov visited the resort town and met with Kim Jong Un on the leader’s yacht. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
North Korea to open beach resort: Kim Jong Un hails it as tourism milestone; foreign visitors' timeline remains unclear
North Korea is set to inaugurate its long-awaited Wonsan-Kalma beach resort on July 1, aiming to boost tourism. Leader Kim Jong Un envisions the resort, featuring hotels, restaurants, and a water park ...