North Korea’s Glossy New Surface: Apps, Beaches and a Fake Starbucks – The New York Times

Inside North Korea’s Surprising New Facade: Apps, Beaches, and a Fake Starbucks

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North Korea reveals a sleek new look featuring flashy apps, revamped beaches, and even a faux Starbucks, showcasing its push to modernize and draw tourists despite persistent economic hurdles

North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong Un bets on tourism – BBC

North Korea Unveils New Beach Resort as Kim Jong Un Pushes Tourism Ambitions

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North Korea is gearing up to unveil a brand-new beach resort, marking a bold step in Kim Jong Un’s push to boost tourism and generate much-needed revenue amid persistent economic challenges, officials reveal. This development signals a rare and intriguing move toward opening up the famously isolated nation