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Kim’s personal involvement underscores its importance as a symbol of national achievement. He described the resort as “one of the greatest successes this year,” and has plans to build more large resorts rapidly. This initiative perhaps aims to foster domestic pride and create avenues for foreign tourism, particularly from Russia—North Korea's key ally—whose visitors are now increasingly welcomed, especially as Russia and North Korea strengthen economic ties. Notably, the two countries are collaborating on a joint project to build a road bridge connecting them, facilitating trade and travel.