North Korea opens landmark tourist zone on east coast

Driven by Kim Jong Un, Wonsan project was first announced in 2014

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, stand on the beach during a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Wonsan Kalma tourist zone on June 24. (KCNA via Reuters)

SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea has completed construction of a massive tourist zone on its east coast, state media reported on Thursday, a key project driven by leader Kim Jong Un for years to promote tourism.

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