North Korea is set to open the Wonsan Kalma beach resort on 1 July, aiming to enhance tourism under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

• The resort can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors along a 4km stretch of beach.
• This development is a significant initiative for the North Korean state, as it seeks to recover from tourism setbacks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• While the opening is celebrated as a "great event," skepticism surrounds its attraction for foreign tourists, particularly from the West.