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Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat

Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat

Summary

Satellite images show a large luxury boat with a 50-meter swimming pool and waterslides near North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s summer home on the Wonsan coast. The boat, along with others, is believed to be used by Kim and his family for recreation during warmer months.

Key Facts

  • An 80-meter luxury boat with a 50-meter pool has been seen near the Kalma Peninsula, close to Kim Jong Un’s villa.
  • The boat stayed at a maintenance yard for months then moved near the seaside resort area in early July.
  • Experts and former officials say such large boats are likely reserved for North Korea’s leadership.
  • Wonsan has been associated with Kim’s family since his father’s time and is used as a summer retreat.
  • Most North Koreans live with food shortages and human rights issues, while the leadership enjoys luxury.
  • North Korean state media calls Wonsan a resort city with hotels, shops, and parks aiming to attract tourists.
  • Russian tourists have been seen visiting the recently opened Kalma resort since July 2025.
  • Tour packages offered to locals cost about $100 for four nights, a high price in North Korea.
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