North Korea has temporarily banned foreign tourists from its newly opened Wonsan-Kalma mega beach resort, despite leader Kim Jong Un previously hailing it as a major success. The ban, announced by DPR Korea Tour, follows a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. While the reason isn't explicitly stated, speculation points to concerns over a Russian reporter's article suggesting staged tourism. Experts believe the ban, potentially impacting Russians, is unlikely to last long due to the resort's substantial investment and need for foreign revenue.

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