North Korea's beach umbrella imports surge 47-fold as resort opens

Water park equipment also shipped from China, trade data shows

20250728N beach parasols in North Korea

Large numbers of beach umbrellas can be seen at a new seaside resort on North Korea's east coast. © KCNA

KOHEI FUJIMURA

DALIAN, China -- Imports of beach umbrellas and pool equipment into North Korea surged during the first half of this year, coinciding with the opening of a seaside resort in the country.

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