Archive · 26 Jun 2025
North Korea Opens First Tourist Zone, Focusing on Local Tourists
North Korea has launched its first ever tourist zone, the Wonsan-Kalma coastal zone, located on its east coast.
The resort, which can host up to 20,000 visitors, was inaugurated by Kim Jong Un.
For now, only local tourists are permitted to visit the new area, which offers various recreational activities.
The North Korean government is hoping this initiative will boost tourism and increase their foreign currency reserves.
North Korea opened the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone on its east coast.
The zone is designed to accommodate up to 20,000 guests.
Kim Jong Un attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The zone currently only allows access to local tourists.
This marks the first tourist zone in North Korea.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un and the North Korean government.
- What
- Opening of the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone.
- When
- Opening in the near future, for local tourists.
- Where
- East coast of North Korea, Wonsan-Kalma zone.
- Why
- To boost tourism and revive the economy.
International Sanctions
Tourism Development
Impact of Sanctions on Tourism
International Sanctions
Global sanctions restrict foreign investment and hinder tourism.
Tourism Development
North Korea aims to develop tourism despite the sanctions.
- Tourist Zone Name
- Wonsan-Kalma
- Location
- North Korea, East Coast
- Capacity
- Up to 20,000 visitors
- Inauguration
- Kim Jong Un
- Access
- Currently Local Tourists
