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Kim Jong Un built a resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit?

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Kim Jong Un unveiled a new lavish seaside resort that is set against what human rights observers describe as stark realities of hunger and hardship across North Korea. CNN’s Will Ripley reports on the high-rise hotels that can accommodate nearly 20,000 people.

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  • Kim Jong Un opened the Wonsan Kalma coastal resort, featuring luxury hotels and amenities.
  • The resort can accommodate up to 20,000 people and includes facilities like water parks and summit halls. 1m 3s
  • Despite the resort's completion, North Korea continues to struggle with food, medical, and electricity shortages. 2m 23s
  • Access to the resort is limited to locals and Russian tour groups, with Western and Chinese tourists excluded. 2m 47s
  • The resort was built without foreign aid or compromise, and North Korea maintains its nuclear arsenal. 2m 41s
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