{"id":121703,"date":"2023-12-19T16:39:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121703"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:39:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:39:35","slug":"north-korea-in-desperate-bid-for-russian-tourists-lavish-ski-resort-nearly-empty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/world-news\/north-korea-in-desperate-bid-for-russian-tourists-lavish-ski-resort-nearly-empty\/","title":{"rendered":"North Korea in desperate bid for Russian tourists lavish ski resort nearly empty"},"content":{"rendered":"

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia via train<\/h3>\n

North Korea is desperately scrambling to attract Russian tourists facing Western sanctions to its near-empty ski resort as the two nations continue to strike closer ties.<\/p>\n

The Hermit state is hoping to take advantage of Vladimir Putin\u2019s illegal war by drawing Russian citizens to the Masikryong Ski Resort in the Wonsan region.<\/p>\n

Footage released by a state broadcaster shows a delegation from Primorsky Krai in Russia being welcomed to the destination.<\/p>\n

Photos show Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako and other members wearing skiing gear and seemingly enjoying the slopes.<\/p>\n

The regional delegation has now met with top North Korean officials to discuss plans for greater travel connections, state media reports.<\/p>\n

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It comes as Russian Far East authorities hope to set up new travel links with the Asian totalitarian nation.<\/p>\n

North Korea has proposed new rail, sea and air routes as it scrambles to ramp up its tourism industry.<\/p>\n

In a press release, it detailed plans to promote tours for children and adults. It also proposes a regular train service from the Russian Far East city of Ussuriysk to Tumangang and Rajin, near the North Korean\/Russian border.<\/p>\n

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly hoping to transform the near-deserted $27million winter sports resort, which has been open since 2013.<\/p>\n

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He has been quoted saying that the resort \u201cis ready to welcome Russian visitors\u201d.<\/p>\n

But the destination struggled to attract a significant number of tourists since opening.<\/p>\n

At least 5,000 skiers are reportedly needed per day to break even at the $38-a-day resort.<\/p>\n

It was constructed by the military, with the second-hand lifts bringing you to the top of the slopes bought second-hand from China.<\/p>\n

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