You can watch this video at North Korea began operation of the Yangdok spa resort, newly opened last month in the country’s central region, on January 10. Earlier on January 8, Masikryong Ski Resort, located on its east coast, also began receiving tourists for this season. Both are one of the pet projects of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to nurture the tourism industry. North Korea seems to be making every effort to boost its tourism industry, which is not subject to sanctions, at a time when strong sanctions on the North have blocked the channel of making foreign currency. However, questions still remain over whether North Korea is safe enough for foreigners to tour, as shown in the case of Park Wang-ja or Otto Warmbier.
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