Theme Week North Korea – Wonsan
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 - 12:00 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: Asia / Asien General
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Wŏnsan, previously known as Wŏnsanjin, Port Lazarev, and Genzan, is a port city and naval base located in
Kangwŏn Province ,
North Korea , along the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula, on
Sea of Japan and the provincial capital. The port was opened by occupying Japanese forces in 1880. Before the 1950–1953
Korean War , it fell within the jurisdiction of the then
South Hamgyŏng province , and during the war it was the location of the
Blockade of Wŏnsan . The population of the city was estimated at 329,207 in 2013. Notable people from Wŏnsan include
Kim Ki-nam , a diplomat and former Vice Chairman of the ruling
Workers’ Party of Korea .
In 2013, it was announced that Wŏnsan would be converted into a summer destination with resorts and entertainment. Having spent his childhood years there, Kim Jong-un has expressed significant interest in further developing the region, with the construction of new infrastructure such as Kalma Airport , a dual-use civilian international airport and military proving ground . A state corporation, the Wonsan Zone Development Corporation, has been established with feasibility studies for a wide variety of hotels and commercial and industrial development.
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Wonsan has long been a popular tourism destination for both Koreans and international visitors. Attractions include Songdowon beach, the site of the
Songdowon International Children’s Union Camp , which maintains exceptionally clear and clean water. Pine trees are abundant in the surrounding area, and it has been designated a national sightseeing point. The nearby Kalma Peninsula is to feature a new hotel and a bathing area.
Announced in 2014, the
Wonsan Special Tourist Zone is to cover more than 400 square km and boasts 40 historical relics, 10 sand beaches, 680 tourist attractions, four mineral springs and several bathing resorts and natural lakes. As part of this development the
Masikryong Ski Resort was built in 2016. A $123m golf course is planned outside the city. Famous scenic sites near Wŏnsan include Myŏngsasimri, Lake Sijung, Chongsokchon and
Mount Kŭmgang . Temples in the area include the
Sogwangsa and Anbyon Pohyonsa Buddhist temples. The German Church is the former church of the
Tŏkwŏn abbey , now used by the Wŏnsan University of Agriculture.
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