North Koreans are swimming and playing at a new beach resort that the country is touting as a boost for tourism.

North Korea opened a massive beach resort on its east coast to the public, state-run media reported Wednesday, with Russian guests expected to start arriving next week.

North Korea has opened a massive beach resort to domestic tourists, with Russian tourists expected next week. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area is believed to be one of Kim Jong Un's pet projects.