Chongjin: North Korea has opened a large restaurant in the northeastern city of Chongjin near the borders with China and Russia, state media reported Thursday, as the country seeks to attract foreign tourists. The opening ceremony for the namesake restaurant, Chongjingwan, in North Hamgyong Province was held the previous day, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the restaurant was constructed in the traditional Korean style and is equipped with dining rooms and a banquet hall. It serves various dishes that are described by KCNA as tasty and highly nutritious. Chongjin, a border city once frequented by foreigners, is located near China's Hunchun and Russia's Khasan. The city is also home to Chinese and Russian consulates general.
North Korea also recently opened a large beer bar in Rason, another border city near Russia.