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North Korea Inaugurates Wonsan Kalma Coastal Resort with National Ceremony
H-Tayea The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) inaugurated the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area on June 24 with a large-scale ceremony attended by top government and Party officials, including DPRK leader Kim Jong Un. Located on the scenic Kalma Peninsula along North Korea's east coast, the resort features hundreds of newly constructed buildings designed to host up to 20,000 guests. The development includes multiple hotels, a water park, cultural and entertainment venues, and a four-kilometer stretch of beachfront, reflecting the regime's push to boost tourism and present a modernized image. In his inaugural speech, DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song praised the project as a 'monument to the people-first ideology' of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and a symbol of the country's "creative and vigorous executive abilities." He credited Kim Jong Un's vision and direct oversight for the resort's completion, highlighting its significance in the Party's broader policy of cultural and economic revitalization. Kim Jong Un cut the ceremonial ribbon and toured the new facilities, expressing satisfaction at the realization of a long-cherished project aimed at providing leisure and comfort to the North Korean people. He described the resort as a model for future tourism development and emphasized the importance of delivering a high-quality experience to both domestic and, potentially, foreign visitors. Set to open to North Korean tourists on July 1, the Wonsan Kalma resort is positioned as a flagship development in the country's bid to strengthen its tourism sector, with further projects to be announced at the upcoming Ninth Congress of the WPK. Foreign dignitaries, including the Russian ambassador and embassy staff, were in attendance at the event, which concluded with a fireworks display and artistic performances celebrating the opening of what officials described as a 'world-class coastal resort.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Russia and North Korea begin building first road bridge linking the two countries
North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a bridge over a border river as a major development that will further expand their political and economic ties. The kilometer-long Tumangang Road bridge, which is expected to take 18 months to construct, aims to expand cross-border travel of people, tourism and circulation of commodities, Russian and North Korean news agencies reported. Relations and exchange programs between the two countries have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. On Thursday, North Korea and Russia simultaneously held a ground-breaking ceremony for the bridge's construction in their respective border cities of Tumangang and Khasan on either side of the Tumen River, close to their existing rail 'Friendship Bridge'. North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song said the bridge's construction would be remembered as 'a historic monument' in bilateral ties, North Korea's KCNA reported Thursday. 'This is a big milestone for Russian-Korean relations,' Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin added, according to Russian news agency TASS. 'We are creating a reliable basis for closer cooperation between our two countries, a road for an open and fruitful dialogue.' It comes days after Pyongyang confirmed for the first time that it had sent combat troops to Russia to help it reclaim parts of the Kursk region that Ukrainian forces seized in a stunning incursion last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea and promised not to forget the sacrifices of North Korean soldiers for Russia. According to a South Korean government intelligence assessment shared with lawmakers on Wednesday, North Korea has sent about 15,000 soldiers to Russia, and 4,700 of them have been killed or wounded. Pyongyang is believed to have provided Moscow with ballistic missiles, 120 long-range artillery systems and 120 multiple-launch rocket systems, according to Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, along with millions of artillery shells. That represents the most significant direct military package handed to the Russians by any country since the war broke out. State media in North Korea said its fighters had made an 'important contribution' to Russia's war effort by driving Ukrainians out of Russian territory - assumed to be a reference to Kursk. North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un was quoted as saying: 'They who fought for justice are all heroes and representatives of the honor of the motherland.' Meanwhile, the Russian chief of general staff Valery Gerasimov, told Putin: 'I want to point out the participation of servicemen from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the Kursk Region's border areas. 'In accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries, they provided significant assistance in defeating the invading group of the Ukrainian armed forces. 'Soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, carrying out combat missions shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, displayed high professionalism, fortitude, courage and heroism in repulsing the Ukrainian invasion,' he said. But a slew of reports suggest North Korean soldiers performed woefully on the battlefield as they contended with modern warfare tactics, including Ukraine's widespread use of drones. Zelensky said in a post to X: 'According to preliminary information, the Russians used a ballistic missile manufactured in North Korea. Our special services are verifying all the details. 'If the information that this missile was made in North Korea is confirmed, this will be further proof of the criminal nature of the alliance between Russia and Pyongyang. They kill people and torment lives together – that is the only meaning behind their cooperation. 'Russia continuously uses such weapons – missiles, artillery. In return, Pyongyang got the opportunity to make its weapons more deadly under real wartime conditions.' In return for North Korea's supply of troops and arms, Russia has given it air defense missiles, electronic warfare equipment, drones and technology for spy satellite launches, according to the South Korean assessment. North Korea has also been receiving Russian tourists since February 2024 amid slowly easing pandemic curbs. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Russia and North Korea build first road bridge linking the two countries in show of 'friendly, good-neighbourly relations' between Putin and Kim's regimes
North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link, the two countries announced, hailing the construction of a bridge over a border river as a major development that will further expand their political and economic ties. The kilometre-long Tumangang Road bridge, which is expected to take 18 months to construct, aims to expand cross-border travel of people, tourism and circulation of commodities, Russian and North Korean news agencies reported. Relations and exchange programs between the two countries have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. On Thursday, North Korea and Russia simultaneously held a ground-breaking ceremony for the bridge's construction in their respective border cities of Tumangang and Khasan on either side of the Tumen River, close to their existing rail 'Friendship Bridge'. North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song said the bridge's construction would be remembered as 'a historic monument' in bilateral ties, North Korea's KCNA reported Thursday. 'This is a big milestone for Russian-Korean relations,' Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin added, according to Russian news agency TASS. 'We are creating a reliable basis for closer cooperation between our two countries, a road for an open and fruitful dialogue.' It comes days after Pyongyang confirmed for the first time that it had sent combat troops to Russia to help it reclaim parts of the Kursk region that Ukrainian forces seized in a stunning incursion last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea and promised not to forget the sacrifices of North Korean soldiers for Russia. This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a bridge between North Korea and Russia, in Rason Municipality, North Korea Wednesday, April 30, 2025 According to a South Korean government intelligence assessment shared with lawmakers on Wednesday, North Korea has sent about 15,000 soldiers to Russia, and 4,700 of them have been killed or wounded. Pyongyang is believed to have provided Moscow with ballistic missiles, 120 long-range artillery systems and 120 multiple-launch rocket systems, according to Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, along with millions of artillery shells. That represents the most significant direct military package handed to the Russians by any country since the war broke out. State media in North Korea said its fighters had made an 'important contribution' to Russia's war effort by driving Ukrainians out of Russian territory - assumed to be a reference to Kursk. North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un was quoted as saying: 'They who fought for justice are all heroes and representatives of the honour of the motherland.' Meanwhile, the Russian chief of general staff Valery Gerasimov, told Putin: 'I want to point out the participation of servicemen from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the liberation of the Kursk Region's border areas. 'In accordance with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries, they provided significant assistance in defeating the invading group of the Ukrainian armed forces. 'Soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, carrying out combat missions shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, displayed high professionalism, fortitude, courage and heroism in repulsing the Ukrainian invasion,' he said. But a slew of reports suggest North Korean soldiers performed woefully on the battlefield as they contended with modern warfare tactics, including Ukraine's widespread use of drones. North Korean soldiers were also reportedly treated extremely poorly by their Russian commanders, struggled to understand orders and did not integrate into their units. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky last week claimed that Russia's forces deployed North Korean missiles in a deadly attack on Kyiv that killed more than a dozen people. The hours-long barrage of missiles and drones on April 24 was the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July. Zelensky said in a post to X: 'According to preliminary information, the Russians used a ballistic missile manufactured in North Korea. Our special services are verifying all the details. 'If the information that this missile was made in North Korea is confirmed, this will be further proof of the criminal nature of the alliance between Russia and Pyongyang. They kill people and torment lives together – that is the only meaning behind their cooperation. 'Russia continuously uses such weapons – missiles, artillery. In return, Pyongyang got the opportunity to make its weapons more deadly under real wartime conditions.' In return for North Korea's supply of troops and arms, Russia has given it air defence missiles, electronic warfare equipment, drones and technology for spy satellite launches, according to the South Korean assessment. .
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Korea and Russia to build first road bridge linking the two countries
North Korea and Russia are cementing their alliance with the construction of their first-ever road bridge, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral ties. The bridge, spanning a border river, is expected to bolster trade and tourism between the two nations, according to state media reports. Russia's Tass news agency reported the bridge will stretch 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) and is projected to take 18 months to complete. North Korea's Korean Central News Agency echoed this announcement, emphasizing the bridge's role in facilitating cross-border movement of people and goods. This development comes amid a period of intensified cooperation between the two countries, with North Korea reportedly providing munitions and troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The bridge project symbolizes a deepening relationship with potential long-term implications for regional dynamics. One railway bridge and air service already connect North Korea and Russia, and in June 2024, the two countries agreed to construct a bridge for automobiles over the Tumen River, which runs along North Korea's borders with Russia and China. On Thursday, North Korea and Russia simultaneously held a ground-breaking ceremony for the bridge's construction in their respective border cities, according to the two countries' state media agencies. The agencies said North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attended the ceremony via video links. Pak said the bridge's construction would be remembered as 'a historic monument" in bilateral ties, KCNA reported Thursday. 'This is a big milestone for Russian-Korean relation,' Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said, according to Tass. 'We are creating a reliable basis for closer cooperation between our two countries, a road for an open and fruitful dialogue.' On Monday, North Korea confirmed for the first time that it has sent combat troops to Russia to help it reclaim parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine forces seized in a stunning incursion last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea and promised not to forget the sacrifices of North Korean soldiers for Russia. According to a South Korean government intelligence assessment shared with lawmakers on Wednesday, North Korea has sent about 15,000 soldiers to Russia, and 4,700 of them have been killed or wounded. In return for North Korea's supply of conventional arms, Russia has given it air defense missiles, electronic warfare equipment, drones and technology for spy satellite launches, according to the South Korean assessment.
NHK
01-05-2025
- Business
- NHK
Russia, North Korea start road bridge construction on border river
Russia and North Korea have begun construction of their first road bridge across a border river. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, attended via video link by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song. The bridge across the Tumen River will connect the Russian Far East with North Korea's northeastern region. Mishustin said the bridge construction "symbolizes our common desire to strengthen friendly, neighborly relations." Pak said the bridge will be built as "a huge symbol of the immortal friendship and cooperation between the peoples of our two countries." They each gave the start signal for the construction to begin on their respective sides. The lower 17 kilometers of the Tumen serves as a border between the two countries. There is currently a railway bridge but no way for cars to get across. The Russian government says the two-lane bridge will be about 1 kilometer in length and that its construction is expected to be completed in about 18 months. North Korea has been deepening both military and political ties with Russia. It has sent troops to Russia to take part in operations to reclaim territory in Kursk, where Ukrainian forces have been staging cross-border incursions. Pyongyang apparently aims to strengthen economic ties with Russia as well through building the new bridge.
