TOKYO -- The Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, a sprawling seaside resort on North Korea's eastern seaboard, opened its doors this summer. Seven years in the making, the resort is more than just a leisure destination -- it is a symbol of Pyongyang's expanding ties with Moscow.
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Luxury seaside spot is a hallmark the current honeymoon with Russia
North Korea's new resort forms a 5-kilometer arc along the Sea of Japan between a sandy beach and an airfield.
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