A glimpse of the new beach resort in North Korea

These videos offer an unequal look at the new beach resort in North Korea and the country’s efforts to attract foreign tourists. The footage was filmed by Daraya Zobkova, a Russian tourist who was one of the first to remain in Wensan Resort whenever on the eastern coast. This huge tourism area is a project for the pets of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and part of his vision to modernize the country and increase the economy. Its success depends on achieving a balance between bringing foreign tourists, while controlling the type of external information that leaks to the country. So in July, the resort welcomed the first group of tourists from Russia. Zubkova says it was part of a group of Russian travelers, each of which paid about $ 1,400 for the week -long trip. It started with a train riding in Pyongyang. After the 10 -hour trip, they arrived at Kalma Beach, a former military drilling site that is now lining up with hotels. Zobkova said within the border of the resort, it was not always monitored, but their interactions with the ordinary North Koreans were restricted. The Russians also had dedicated tourist guides, and the resort was working with a large medical team. Zobkova said that the trip to North Korea was mostly felt abroad, with some exceptions. The travel agency said the Internet is available, but its emails will be monitored by the hotel employees. There was a TV in her room, but it only broadcast Russian, Chinese and North Korean programs. Two days after Russian tourists left the country, the North Korean authorities announced that they would temporarily stop accepting foreign visitors and have not given a reason.