Kim Jong-Un’s Vacation Vision: Inside North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma Resort
15:28 GMT 23.01.2025 (Updated: 19:13 GMT 23.01.2025)
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The DPRK plans to open its Wonsan Kalma resort to international tourists this summer.
Despite skepticism in Western media, let’s take a closer look at what one of the world’s most secretive countries has to offer to travelers:
The resort boasts approximately five kilometers of pristine white-sand beaches - nearly twice the length of Hawaii’s famous Waikiki Beach - offering ample space for relaxing and seaside activities.
Conveniently located near Kalma International Airport, the resort ensures easy access for international tourists.
The complex features roughly 7,000 rooms, designed to accommodate over ten thousand guests per day.
A week-long tour to Wonsan Kalma is reportedly priced at around $2,000 per couple.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment options, including game arcades, theaters, a stadium, a water park, and a funfair, ensuring plenty of varied recreation.
An aquarium is also part of the planned attractions, providing educational and leisure opportunities for guests interested in marine life.
Masikryong Ski Resort, located just 24 km from Wonsan Kalma, could be included in the tourist itinerary if you're a skiing enthusiast.
Among other unique experiences, visitors can immerse themselves in North Korean culture by visiting beauty salons in the resort complex to try out trendy local haircuts.
Likewise, they can sample the local cuisine, which, according to reports, has its spiciness levels adjusted to suit tourists' tastes.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his daughter, personally inspected the tourist city and, according to KCNA, praised its splendor “with a broad smile on his face.”
Let the critics envy from afar, but it’s unlikely any of them have had a comparable experience vacationing at a resort in such a country.
