It is reported that the secretive state of North Korea has resumed construction of the Wonsan-Karma Coast Tourist Area. newsweek Said. The country hopes the final product will give Benidorm, a popular Spanish tourist destination with beaches, skyscrapers and hotels, a competitive edge. The media also reported that construction has begun on a vast complex that will include a water park, hotel and airfield. The resort, to be built near the port city of Wonsan, is one of Kim Jong Un’s top priorities.
The project was originally scheduled to be completed by 2018, but the pandemic delayed construction. of newsweek the report said.
Metro North Korean officials came up with the idea of opening a tourist destination after visiting Spain’s Costa Blanca, where they said they were fascinated and impressed.
outlet He also said that in February this year, domestic homeless people known locally as “kotchebi” were living there. The site was covered in human waste and soot from the fire, it said, citing a report in North Korean newspaper Daily NK.
However, Kim has big plans for the Wonsan-Karma Coast Tourist Area, and construction could be completed by 2025.
However, international tourists are unlikely to visit this tourist zone due to travel bans and advisories regarding security threats. Before the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of tourists visited North Korea, the majority from China. However, the country still has border restrictions in place, which could further restrict travel.
“The North Korean government continues to suspend all passenger routes into and out of North Korea. Due to these restrictions, the British Embassy in Pyongyang has also been temporarily closed. This means they are unable to receive consular support,” the UK Foreign Office said. Development Office (FCDO) said on its website.