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After inaugurating the Wonsan-Kalma Beach Tourism Zone at the beginning of this year,
North Korea
step on the gas again in developing tourism infrastructure.The country is currently completing the construction of the Yeombunjin Coastal Park, where the Yeombunjin Marine Hotel stands.
This tourism project on the east coast of North Korea is entering the final stages of completion.The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that workers had begun to complete construction of roads and other supporting facilities.
Quoting the report
Korea JoongAng Daily
, a number of stakeholders have set up shops, restaurants and various services to concentrate resources at the location.The main focus at the moment is the completion of the Yeombunjin Marine Hotel.
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Work on the hotel itself has entered the finishing phase, including installation of paving, floor tiles, interior arrangement and installation of insulated windows.
Yeombunjin Marine Hotel is located in a coastal area near Mount Chilbo, North Hamgyong Province.Construction actually started in July 2011 at the direction of the late father of the current North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il.However, this project was delayed for years.
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, then visited the location again in July 2018. He regretted the slow progress of construction.
“Six years have passed since the completion of the framework, but the interior finishing work has not been completed,” Kim Jong Un criticized at the time.
Following the visit, Kim Jong Un ordered a comprehensive review of the site, specifically to revise the design to reflect a modern aesthetic.
“Yeombunjin offers excellent coastal views, and its proximity to railways, waterways and roads offers excellent transportation,” Kim Jong Un praised during the inspection, as reported
Korea JoongAng Daily
.
The detailed business plan for the completion of the Yeombunjin Marine Hotel was finally approved by Kim Jong Un in March this year, bringing the project into its final completion phase.
North Korea Expands Coastal Tourism
Reflecting on the success of the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, North Korea plans to expand tourism infrastructure to other potential areas.During an inspection in Wonsan-Kalma last July, Kim Jong Un emphasized his country’s long-term vision.
“Given the many beautiful spots in the East Sea, including Mount Kumgang, Mount Chilbo, Majon, Kumya, Riwon and Yeombunjin, we must maintain policies that focus on rational use of abundant coastal tourism resources in the tourism sector in the future,” he said.
In line with this vision, an official of North Korea’s National Tourism Administration in an interview last September confirmed that based on the achievements and experiences of Wonsan-Kalma, North Korea will continue to build various large-scale cultural and tourism zones in various regions.
(ana/wiw)
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