Kim Jong Un inaugurated the giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort hub on North Korea’s east coast on Tuesday as part of his push to promote tourism. Russia’s ambassador in Pyongyang was in attendance as chief guest as Mr Kim opened the sprawling complex, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday.

In an attempt to develop a tourist economy, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the impending launch of Wonsan Kalma — a beachside resort on the east coast of the country with features such as a water park.

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