Move over Ibiza, shuffle aside Bali, Wonsan, North Korea, is ready to become the newest hotspot for your bucket list! With the grand opening of the Wonsan-Kalma Resort just around the corner, Dear Leader Kim Jong Un has declared it a “coastal wonderland”. And who are we to argue?

If you’ve ever wanted to pair revolutionary zeal with a seaside staycation, here are five quirky reasons to pack your bags and say Annyeonghaseyo to North Korea!

1. A Beachfront Resort… Built on a Former Missile Testing Site

Why relax on a generic beach when you could sunbathe where ballistic missiles once launched? The Wonsan-Kalma Resort boasts 5 km of pristine white sands, now repurposed for leisure instead of… well, you know. Described as “Benidorm (Spanish resort area) but under one owner,” this resort comes with hundreds of hotels, restaurants, and even an aquarium. Just don’t stray too far—government minders might not approve of an impromptu sandcastle competition in a “restricted area.”