Waterparks, malls, cafes: North Korea sees leisure boom, but there's more to it

North Korea is expanding malls, resorts and leisure venues as Kim Jong Un pushes domestic spending. Analysts say the drive channels private wealth into state networks while tightening control over markets.

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North Korea is expanding malls, resorts and leisure venues as Kim Jong Un pushes domestic spending. Analysts say the drive channels private wealth into state networks while tightening control over markets.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae attend a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone. (KCNA via Reuters)

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