In this photo provided by the North Korean government, leader Kim Jong Un (center) tours the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone with his wife, Ri Sol Ju, and their daughter on June 24, 2025. This image was distributed by the North Korean government and could not be independently verified by international media. The watermark “KCNA” refers to the Korean Central News Agency.(Photo by Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Photo)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (4th from left) and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae (3rd from left), are seen at the opening ceremony of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone on June 24, 2025, in this photo released by state media. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the resort can accommodate nearly 20,000 guests and includes sea-bathing facilities, sports, and recreational amenities.(Photo by KCNA/EPA)
An aerial view of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone in Wonsan, North Korea, on June 24, 2025. This photo was released by the official Korean Central News Agency.(Photo by KCNA/EPA)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (left) and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae (3rd from right), on a beach during the opening ceremony of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, June 24, 2025.(Photo by KCNA/EPA)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, stand on a balcony overlooking the beach during a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone in Wonsan, North Korea, June 25, 2025.(Photo by KCNA via Reuters)
Domestic tourists visit the beach at the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area in Kangwon Province, North Korea, on July 1, 2025. The resort, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un, was opened on the country’s east coast and is reportedly set to host Russian visitors later in the month, according to state media.(Photo by Kim Won Jin/AFP Photo)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) lays flowers at the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang on July 26, 2025, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice. This photo was released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on July 27.(Photo by KCNA via KNS/AFP Photo)
Troops march during a parade in Pyongyang on July 27, 2025, commemorating the anniversary of the Korean War armistice.(Photo by KCNA/Reuters)
In this undated photo released on August 22, 2025, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) attaches the “DPRK Hero Medal” beside portraits of martyrs during a ceremony at the Workers’ Party headquarters in Pyongyang. The event honored soldiers involved in unspecified overseas operations, with Kim conferring state awards and meeting with bereaved families, according to KCNA.(Photo by KCNA/EPA)
People bow before a mosaic of the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang on September 9, 2025, during celebrations for North Korea’s 77th founding anniversary.(Photo by Kim Won Jin/AFP Photo)
Participants hold national flags during an evening gala at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on September 8, 2025, celebrating the 77th anniversary of North Korea’s founding.(Photo by Kim Won Jin/AFP Photo)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (left) observes a performance test of unmanned strategic reconnaissance aircraft at an undisclosed location on September 18, 2025. State media reported that Kim emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into drone technology. The photo was released on September 19.(Photo by KCNA via KNS/AFP Photo)
Celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, October 9, 2025. This photo was released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 10. (Photo by KCNA via KNS/AFP Photo)
Participants perform in the “Long Live the Workers’ Party of Korea” gala at Pyongyang’s May Day Stadium on October 9, 2025, celebrating the party’s 80th founding anniversary.(Photo by Kim Won Jin/AFP Photo)
Performers at an event in Pyongyang on October 9, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea.(Photo by Yekaterina Shtukina/Reuters)
A new intercontinental ballistic missile, identified as the Hwasong-20, is displayed during a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party. This image was provided by the North Korean government and could not be independently verified.(Photo by Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Photo)
Soldiers march during a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10, 2025, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party.(Photo by Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Photo)
A North Korean flag is raised during a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10, 2025, held for the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party.(Photo by Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Photo)
