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North Korea's newly opened Wonsan seaside resort has temporarily banned foreign tourists, despite initial promotion and the arrival of Russian visitors, amid ongoing political and human rights concerns.
North Korea has temporarily banned foreign tourists from visiting the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, citing unspecified reasons, after initial visits by Russian tourists and amid ongoing efforts to reopen borders post-COVID-19. The move raises concerns about the resort's future viability and the country's broader tourism prospects.
Russian tourists will be the first international visitors to North Korea’s new Kalma Resort in Wonsan, launching travel packages amid improving diplomatic relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, marking North Korea’s cautious reopening to international tourism.
North Korea has opened a new beach resort in Wonsan aimed at attracting Russian tourists, featuring hotels, restaurants, and a water park, with the project delayed by sanctions and COVID-19, and seen as part of North Korea's efforts to boost tourism and strengthen ties with Russia.
Protests erupted in the Georgian city of Batumi against the arrival of the cruise ship Astoria Grande, carrying nearly 800 Russian tourists. Clashes broke out between police and protesters, resulting in arrests. Activists blocked passengers from leaving the ship and obstructed the bus meant to pick them up, while bottles and eggs were thrown at the vehicle. This was the second protest in less than a week, causing the ship to leave earlier than scheduled. Russian state media reported that the ship will no longer stop in Batumi in the future.