Despite having few tourists, North Korea plans to build a skiing track. The Asian country has begun the process of construction of the complex in the sacred city of Samjiyon. The information has been confirmed thanks to the analysis of satellite images. At the moment, international tourists are not welcome.
According to the British newspaper the measure occurs after Kim Jong “asked for construction last summer In an attempt to promote the border city of the North as a tourist place “. “Some images of Planet Labs show a three -branched ski hill that has already been carved on Mount Pukphothae.”
The North Korean leader visited the area in July of the past 2024 and “demanded the construction of a large -scale ski resort and a tourist recreation field with Mount Pukphothae as a center.” In addition, he said that “The location is very suitable as a sports mountain and experiential tourism zone.”
According to the disseminated information, the new hill to practice the sport “is 4 kilometers from an airport and adjacent to a military ski runway.” Besides, “It is designed for beginners”, with “a Sueva pending.”
At the moment, Samjiyon “remains closed to foreign tourists”, Although the country plans to open the place to all audiences as of May of this 2025. “This project aims to attract international housing tourists, but progress has been hindered by the sanctions and the shortage of materials,” concludes the publication.
