Kim Bets Big on Beaches: North Korea Unveils Grand Tourism Vision at Wonsan Kalma

Ultimately, the true measure of Kim's wager on tourism will not solely be the number of visitors or the revenue generated. It will also be defined by the extent to which this initiative impacts the nation's broader engagement with the international community and whether it leads to a more sustainable and diversified economic future, without compromising the regime's fundamental principles. The Wonsan Kalma beach resort, therefore, stands not just as a symbol of economic ambition, but as a fascinating experiment in a complex and tightly controlled environment.