The port city of Wonsan on the east coast of Korea is to be developed into a tourist city.
There was a briefing on the Wonsan area development plan at the conference of experts in economic development zone held in May in Pyongyang.
Wonsan, the capital of Kangwon Province, and the surrounding are home to tourist destinations like world-renowned Songdowon, Myongsasipri (four-kilometre-long scenic sand dune) on the Kalma Peninsula and the world’s first-class Masikryong Ski Resort, and other scenic spots and historical relics such as Sogwang Temple.
The master plan for the development of the Wonsan area was worked out in November 2013.
According to it, the development project will be undertaken, divided into three areas of downtown Wonsan, Kalma Peninsula and Sogwang Temple.
Towers and other modern-style buildings will be constructed in large numbers in the 7 400-hectare downtown and the city will be provided with all conditions needed for commerce, cultural and recreational activities, scientific and technological exchange and tourist management.
Underwater hotel, flower park, international meeting hall, exhibition and exposition hall, stadium and development areas will be built on the Kalma Peninsula with a total planned development area of 1400 hectares and a 100 000-capacity bathing beach, funfair, natural park, villa district and wading pool in Myongsasipri.
More mountaineering routes and accommodations will be built and elements of tourism updated in the 1 500-hectare area of Sogwang Temple.
Wonsan has a very favourable traffic condition.
Some 200 km from Pyongyang, Wonsan is a major railway junction that connects the east and the west, to the west linking with Dandong, Liaoning Province, China via Pyongyang and Sinuiju, and to the north with Khasan, Russia through Hamhung and Chongjin.
It is only 1 or 2 hours flight to Russia, China, Japan and other neighbouring countries and 3 to 4 hours to such big cities as Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Detailed planning is under way for the development of Wonsan.
By
Jong Chol
PT
More From Pyongyang Times
In the last century, the Japanese imperialists inflicted untold misfortunes and pains on the peoples of many countries of the
August 02, 2025
In the last century, the Japanese imperialists inflicted untold misfortunes and pains on the peoples of many countries of the
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Choe Kyong Hwa, a woman living in Neighbourhood Unit No. 5,
August 02, 2025
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Choe Kyong Hwa, a woman living in Neighbourhood Unit No. 5,
A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced the US administration’s repressive measure against Chinese citizens
August 02, 2025
A spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry denounced the US administration’s repressive measure against Chinese citizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a congratulatory speech by way of video-conferencing on July 27 to mark Navy Day.
August 01, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a congratulatory speech by way of video-conferencing on July 27 to mark Navy Day.
Newly produced cooking videos are drawing the interest of housewives and culinary experts. An Song Il, an official of the Korean
August 01, 2025
Newly produced cooking videos are drawing the interest of housewives and culinary experts. An Song Il, an official of the Korean
The Taean Heavy Machine Complex is boosting production. The complex successively produces major custom-built equipment to be
August 01, 2025
The Taean Heavy Machine Complex is boosting production. The complex successively produces major custom-built equipment to be
Officials in the sector of construction are taking detailed measures to prevent damage in the rainy season in a far-sighted way,
August 01, 2025
Officials in the sector of construction are taking detailed measures to prevent damage in the rainy season in a far-sighted way,
It is the immutable will of the Workers’ Party of Korea to steadfastly carry forward the indomitable revolutionary spirit, the
August 01, 2025
It is the immutable will of the Workers’ Party of Korea to steadfastly carry forward the indomitable revolutionary spirit, the
Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and Ecology who is chairman of the Russian side to the DPRK-Russia
July 31, 2025
Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and Ecology who is chairman of the Russian side to the DPRK-Russia
The Russian schoolchildren's camping group that took part in the DPRK-Russia schoolchildren's friendship camping visited the
July 31, 2025
The Russian schoolchildren's camping group that took part in the DPRK-Russia schoolchildren's friendship camping visited the
The Chinese deputy permanent representative to the United Nations on July 25 asserted that the US should feel shame and
July 31, 2025
The Chinese deputy permanent representative to the United Nations on July 25 asserted that the US should feel shame and
Trade union officials and members from across the DPRK started a study tour of the revolutionary battle sites in the area of Mt
July 31, 2025
Trade union officials and members from across the DPRK started a study tour of the revolutionary battle sites in the area of Mt
Local areas are changing rapidly as the historic cause of regional rejuvenation for the simultaneous and balanced development of
July 31, 2025
Local areas are changing rapidly as the historic cause of regional rejuvenation for the simultaneous and balanced development of
The IT Institute of the High-Tech Research & Development Centre of Kim Il Sung University is renowned as a development-oriented
July 31, 2025
The IT Institute of the High-Tech Research & Development Centre of Kim Il Sung University is renowned as a development-oriented
A meeting “Night of Friendship” of participants in the DPRK-Russia children’s friendship camping took place at the Songdowon
July 30, 2025
A meeting “Night of Friendship” of participants in the DPRK-Russia children’s friendship camping took place at the Songdowon
Kim Cho Sim, aged 93, is a famous singing teacher of the country. She is still active at a music school affiliated to Pyongyang
July 30, 2025
Kim Cho Sim, aged 93, is a famous singing teacher of the country. She is still active at a music school affiliated to Pyongyang
Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and Ecology who is chairman of the Russian side to the DPRK-Russia
July 30, 2025
Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and Ecology who is chairman of the Russian side to the DPRK-Russia
Valentina Matvienko, chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council, in a recent press conference said that the anti-Russia sanction
July 30, 2025
Valentina Matvienko, chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council, in a recent press conference said that the anti-Russia sanction
Talks between Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations, and Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and
July 30, 2025
Talks between Yun Jong Ho, minister of External Economic Relations, and Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural Resources and
Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural
July 30, 2025
Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, met Alexandr Kozlov, minister of Natural
More Articles