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Podcast: Leigh-Anne Williams
Episode: North Korea Opens Beach Resort As Kim Jong Un Aims For Tourism
Description: North Korea has officially opened its long-delayed Wonsan Kalma coastal resort to local visitors as part of Kim Jong-un’s push to promote tourism. State media described the resort as “one of the greatest successes this year.” Kim expressed hope that the site would evolve into a world-class cultural tourism destination and serve as the foundation for developing the country’s tourism industry.