Kalma is North Korea’s first real effort to become a vacation spot. For now only for Russians

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In October we told a surreal story if it weren’t for the fact that it was completely true. North Korea had a plan in hand: to become a vacation enclave with all of the law. In essence, although with nuances: setting up your own Benidorm, inspired by Spain. For May of this year it was expected Wonsan-Kalma resort. The project is not only moving forward, there is already a scheduled date for the arrival of tourists, for now only from Russia. Inspired by Spain. As we count thenIn fact Wonsan-Kalma project started in 2014with the vision of transforming the Kalma peninsula into a luxury destination with hotels, restaurants and attractions, including even initial plans for an underwater hotel. The ambition of the project was reflected in 2017, when a delegation of 16 North Korean officials visited Spain to study tourism development models in places such as Marina d’Or and Terra Mítica, in Benidorm. The experiences acquired influenced the design of the complex, with emphasis on hotel infrastructure, leisure and complementary services, as Reuters reported at the time. The only “but”: that the North Korean region is known for another peculiaritya priori not very compatible with tourist success. They have apparently used the coastal region of Wonsan in the past to test ballistic missiles. In fact, in 2020 the South Korean General Staff warned that two projectiles had been launched from Wonsan itself, about 180 kilometers from Seoul. A megaproject under state control. According to the American expert on North Korea, Jacob Boglethe tourist complex will be the largest development of its kind in the country and possibly the largest in the world under a single state owner. Unlike Benidorm, which was developed over time with various private investments, the Wonsan project is or will be a single, centralized structure, operated exclusively by the government. In this regard, the complex will include facilities such as an aquarium and sports centers, but its tourism approach will be subject to traditional North Korean restrictions, where visitors must follow rigidly planned itineraries, usually in groups organized from factories, schools or state-owned enterprises. . Tourism as a means of earning foreign currency. We also told it a few months ago and it is the most important leg of this investment. Unlike other areas of the North Korean economy, the tourism sector is not subject to international sanctionswhich represents a key opportunity to obtain foreign currency. Hence, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, has highlighted that the country has “rich and diverse tourist resources” that can be used to revitalize the regional economy and improve the living standards of the population. The main target markets for North Korean tourism, at least initially, seem clear: Russia and China, countries with which Pyongyang has strengthened political and economic ties in recent years. In fact, after the partial reopening of the borders in 2023, The first tourists to visit the country were Russiansand the state travel agency, Korean International Travel Company, has been promoting North Korea’s tourist attractions to Russian travelers. Now that bet has been reaffirmed. First packages: the Russian tourist. The news these days is that a Russian travel agency has started promoting the new tourist area of ​​Kalma with the idea that the first foreign tourists to visit the complex are Russians. The Vladivostok-based company Vostok Intur has announced three travel dates to the Wonsan-Kalma tourist resort, starting in July, according to a post on its Telegram channel. In this regard, the agency offers eight-day packageswith the first excursion scheduled for July 7-14, followed by two additional trips in August. The cost of the package: $1,400with additional expenses to be paid in Russian rubles and including: Accommodation for seven nights, with three meals a day. Round-trip flights to North Korea. Guided tours of Pyongyang at the end of the trip, as part of the experience. According to the agency, tourists will be able to enjoy an “ecologically clean” environment with entertainment options for all budgets and a gastronomic variety adapted to various tastes. A strategic opening. Thus, the announcement of the start of operations of the Kalma tourist area comes after a decade of construction, with official opening now planned for June 2025. In fact, Kim Jong-un, who personally inspected the complex with his daughter, has called the project a “big step” in the development of the country’s tourism industry, describing it as a “spectacular, beautiful and magnificent” place. First Russia, and then we’ll see. As we said, the interest in attracting Russian tourists to the Kalma area reinforces the growing relationship between Moscow and Pyongyangstrengthened by cooperation in strategic sectors following increased tension between Russia and the West due to the war in Ukraine. North Korea seems to be clear about and identified Russia as a priority market, given that, as we explained, tourism is not subject to these international sanctions and offers a safe way to obtain foreign currency. Challenges of North Korea, vacation enclave. There is no doubt, although tourism promotion through Russian agencies marks an important and decisive step for the exploitation of the Kalma complex, the project faces known challengessuch as mobility restrictions within the country, limited access to objective information or security issues for those who travel. Despite this, the nation trusts that the tourist area will serve as a key tool to promote regional development and improve the international perception of the country as a tourist destination. Let Benidorm tremble. Image | Clay Gilliland In Xataka | The idea of ​​North Korea in the midst of an international tourism boom: setting up its own Benidorm, inspired by Spain In Xataka | North Korea has a lifeline to avoid sanctions: fake hair

The 13 keys to ‘Plan Mexico’, Mexico’s strategy to protect itself from China and wink at Trump

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“Continue making Mexico the best country in the world.” That is the ambitious objective of Claudia Sheinbaum, current president of Mexico, who will face a complicated panorama in the coming weeks due to the tariff plans of a Donald Trump who has entered the White House stomping. And to achieve that goal, Sheinbaum has presented his government’s 13 goals to reduce poverty and inequality, while turning the country into an attractive destination for investors. Mexico Plan. On January 13, Sheinbaum advertisement to the nation that “Mexico has a plan and is united forward.” He commented that there is a portfolio of intention of national and foreign investments and that, to attract all possible capital, they have created 13 goals to continue developing the country. These points of the Mexico Plan are the following: Go from the 12th economy to the tenth in the world. Raise the proportion of investment to GDP, above 25%. Generate 1.5 million jobs. 50% of what is consumed in the country are products “made in Mexico” in the textile, footwear, furniture and toys sectors. Increase national content by 15%. 50% of public purchases will be of national production. Vaccines made in Mexico thanks to advanced biotechnology programs. Going from 2.5 years to one year the time it takes to process a new business, also with the requirements for this reduced by 50%. Increase 150,000 additional professionals and technicians annually to those already generated. Business environmental sustainability. 30% of SMEs with access to financing from both private and government banks. Be one of the five most visited countries worldwide. Reduce poverty and inequality. Billionaire. One of the legs on which Plan Mexico will be based is to attract investments. According to the Government, nearly 2,000 projects are being contemplated by companies seeking to establish themselves in the country, which implies national and foreign investments of 277,000 million dollars. “Made in Mexico”. Something that is mentioned several times in the plan is the concept of “made in Mexico”, and as we see in BBCit is something that has every intention. One of the main focuses of this strategy is to return to manufacturing elements in Mexico to develop an industry that has been left aside. For example, prioritizing the textile sector that had been relegated to what Mexico imported, mainly from countries like China. Over the last decades, the country stopped producing what it consumed to import it from Asia and Rogelio Ramírez, Secretary of the Treasury, declared that “10% of exports currently have Mexico as a destination.” Playing both sides. Ramírez commented that “this loss of participation cost us, especially Mexico and the United States, a lot of industry and loss of activity. “Entire sectors were lost.” This is why a plan that favors the national business fabric can benefit both Mexico and its main trading partner, the United States. In the Government document it was specified that China had cornered the international industry and that the objective was to make Mexico recover the lost ground. Ramírez explained that, if replace 10% of China’s exports to North America with Mexican products, the country’s GDP would increase by 1.2%, that of the United States by 0.8% and that of Canada by 0.2%. The problem is that Mexico and China have been strengthening their relations for years. So much so that Trade between both countries skyrocketed during 2024turning Mexico into the gateway for Chinese products to the United States and, therefore, the Asian giant as a valuable trading partner. An example is companies electric cars like JAC or SEV, which have already announced million-dollar investments to open factories in Mexico. AND BYD is also very clear that, to enter the US market, they need to make the leap to Mexico. “No recipe for Donald Trump”. Despite Trump’s threats, Mexico can be crowned as an important US trading partner to get rid of China. We will see what happens with the protectionist policies that the new American president has promised during his campaign, since they may not have been just lip service. The reason is that Trump has no expectations of re-election, so he can go in with everything, giving free rein to his most aggressive ideas and policies. He has threatened Mexico on several occasions, as well as Canada, and Carlos Pérez Ricart, from the Center for Economic Research and Teaching, believes that “there is no recipe or adequate response for Donald Trump. Nobody has the key here and there is so much uncertainty in terms of rates and interventionism that there is nothing clear that can be planned.” What is evident is that Sheinbaum is clear that, coinciding with the arrival of the new president of the United States, citizens should know that there is a plan B in the medium and long term. We will see if it is enough and to what extent the promised US protectionism affects Mexico. Images | White House, Aeneas of Troy In Xataka | China and the US want the same territory in South America. China has offered an ambitious project, Trump will enter by force

Karim García revealed details of his state of health after suffering a embolism

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THE EXPECLOTER OF THE Major Leagues, Karim García revealed that he suffered a embolism that would have affected his health. However, thanks to their years of sports activity, The Mexican would have suffered slight consequences. Karim García himself published a statement on his social networks to explain what happened. THE EXPELTER OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL He would have suffered this embolism that affected him much of the right area of ​​his brain. Despite this, the consequences after this traumatic problem were minimal. Karim García himself revealed that the specialists were surprised with his recovery. The former benefit believes that it was his constant sporting activity that allowed him not to remain with great sequelae. “The fact of having delivered much of my life to sport helped my body resistalmost without consequences, to this event so unfortunate, ”said the Mexican in his statement. Karim García would have no problem moving his limbs, ingesting food and could even see normally. However, the experience He would have had difficulty with language, because there are words that it is difficult for him to pronounce. “The doctors are surprised by the moment I am recovering… I am very positive that everything will go well and soon I will be one hundred again (…) I know that I am very fortunate and I am very grateful to God for this new opportunity. I assure you that I will take advantage of it“He added. Where did Karim García play? The Mexican experience born in Ciudad Obregón was during 10 years in Major League Baseball. Karim García went through several major league franchises during his active career in the United States. Karim García played for the following teams: Los Angeles Dodgers (1995-1997). Arizona Diamond Backs (1998). Detroit tigers (1999-2000). Baltimore Orioles (2000). Cleveland Indians (2001). New York Yankees (2002). Cleveland Indians (2002-2003). New York Yankees (2003). New York Mets (2004). Baltimore Orioles (2004). Continue reading:– Dodgers have agreement with Tanner Scott for $ 72 million– These are the 10 players with the highest agreement to avoid arbitration in 2025– 5 figures that continue as free agents in major leagues– Teoscar Hernández is sincere and affirms that his priority was always the Dodgers (tagstotranslate) major leagues

Mikey Garcia sends a advice to Terence Crawford

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The former American world champion of four divisions, Mikey García, decided to send a clear warning to his compatriot Terence Crawford about the fight that is negotiating against the Mexican Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and who would mark his official retirement from the quadrilaterals. In statements offered for Fight Hub, the fighter acknowledged that Crawford has all the skills and fighting quality necessary to be able This confrontation. “Where do you plan to go, 164, 165, 166 pounds? Canelo will not go down to 160. Maybe to 166, maximum, if he accepts. I think Canelo wins that fight based only on size, power and size “Garcia said. These words arise after the approaches that both fighters have had and that would have as a scheduled date for this fight on September 13 in Las Vegas and in the division of super medium weights; This would be a great challenge for Crawford, who would have to climb a couple of divisions to meet his goal. “Now, in terms of skills, I think Crawford is a fighter with more skills. But the difference in size will be the decisive factor, and that is why I am not even a supporter of that fight, ”added the former world champion in his statements. Finally, Garcia considered that both Crawford and Canelo Álvarez have the chances of facing rivals of their respective divisions that would represent enormous challenges without having to see their faces; although he understands that this is the last desire as a professional of the American. “As a boxing fan, I prefer to see Canelo climb (division) and fight with someone like (Artur) Beterbiev or (Dmitry) Bivol again. If he wants to challenge himself, he should ascend to 175 and challenge himself against them, not against a smaller guy who rises, ”he said. “The same goes for Crawford. You don’t need to fight with Canelo. You can fight with other fighters in the 154 pounds ”, Mikey concluded. Continue reading: –Boxing today live: the fights you can see this Saturday, January 25, 2025–Óscar de la Hoya reappears with a criticism against Devin Haney’s father –Canelo Álvarez shows his interest in fighting Crawford (Tagstotranslate) Canelo \ U00C1lvarez (T) Terence Crawford

The magnetic north pole has been moving rapidly. This is how navigation instruments follow the step

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What do we talk about when we talk about the North Pole? The truth is that it depends since, on our planet we can distinguish two key geographical points that respond to this name, but with different “surname.” They are the magnetic north pole and the geographical north pole. Distinguishing them is key because only one of them has a fixed location while the other wanders in their proximity. But, in addition, it makes it faster. Reviewing the location. The new year has been released With an update that has gone more or less unnoticed but that is of the utmost importance: it is the world magnetic model (WMM) of 2025. The revision of the model not only includes the information about its current position but also of its displacements planned in the next five years . Accelerated movement. We have known for a long time that the magnetic north pole changes location and we know that the cause is in the changes in the magnetic field of the planet, a field generated by the connective iron movements of the interior of our planet. What is most striking is that, during the last decades the displacement of the magnetic northern pole It has accelerated. If for 300 years this point ranged between the islands located north of Canada, since the end of the 20th century and especially during the new century, the speed of displacement of this markedly accelerated. Now the magnetic north has already exceeded the geographical north and is closer to Siberia than from Canada. “The current behavior of the magnetic north is something we had never seen before. (…) In recent years he accelerated towards Siberia, increasing speed every year until about five, when he suddenly seized 50 to 35 km per year, ” explained in a press release William Brown, of the British Geological Survey (BGS), one of the institutions in charge of the development of the model. The world magnetic model. The model It is the result of the collaboration between the National Environmental Information Centers (NCEI) of the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) American and the BGS, as well as two intelligence agencies on both sides of the Atlantic. The model is used in various contexts, from aviation to commercial GPS and applications that use compasses on our mobile. The model includes a series of maps that not only indicate the location of the magnetic north but also mapped the changes in the Earth’s magnetic field, allowing to know the behavior of compasses at each point of the northern hemisphere. More precision. The latest version of the model, WMM2025will help improve navigation, especially in long -distance tours. As explained by the BGS, a trip between South Africa and the United Kingdom, using the old model, would imply a slight deviation of a degree on the way. The problem is that, over 8,500 kilometers, this very small deviation results in an error of 150 kilometers. The new model allows you to approach centimeters from the destination point. The version also incorporates a novelty: a high resolution map that will accompany the “standard” and that can be used in contexts where greater precision is required. This version has a 300 km resolution in Ecuador, notably higher than the 3,300 km resolution in the standard version. The next update. The WMM model is updated every five years, which means that we will have a new version in 2030, WMM2030. This assuming that I do not know any unexpected change in the speed or direction of the displacement that justifies an extraordinary review of the model. In Xataka | The Arctic has been heating faster than we expected. We may not be blamed this time Image | NOAA NCI / Hendrik Morkel

Calvin Jones, Super Bowl XXXI champion with Packers are dead dead

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The world of American football is mourning after the tragic death of Calvin Jones, former player of the Green Bay Packers and Super Bowl XXXI champion. Jones, 54, was found lifeless in the basement of his home in Omaha, Nebraska, after an apparent case of carbon monoxide poisoning. As reported by Omaha to the Wawt-TV chain, the firefighters went to Jones’ home on Wednesday night after receiving a call that warned about a strong smell of gas. Upon arriving, they found the former player already deceased. The initial report points to a possible failure in a generator such as the cause of carbon monoxide escape, although the results of the autopsy will confirm the exact circumstances of his death. In Memory of Calvin Jones. In 1991 vs Kansas, The Cornhuskers Traied 17-0. Behind Calvin’s Record Setting Day of 294 Yards and 6 Touchdowns, Nebraska Won 59-24. pic.twitter.com/ynemrljrhe – Paul Jake Jacobsen (@huskertapes) January 24, 2025 A brilliant race from Huskers to NFL Jones was an outstanding figure in collegial football with the Nebraska cornhuskers between 1991 and 1993. During his first year season he led the ‘Big 8’ conference in annotations and was appointed All-American in his second year. With more than 3,000 terrestrial yards and 40 touchdowns accumulated in his university career, he was outlined as a promise of professional football. In the 1994 draft, Jones was selected in the third round by the then Los Angeles Raiders, where he played 15 games in two seasons before joining the Green Bay Packers. It was in this team where he reached the culminating point of his career, winning the Super Bowl XXXI with the legendary Brett Favre Mariscal Marshal. The news of his death has generated a wave of condolences. The Raiders published a statement regretting the loss: “The Raiders family regrets the loss of Calvin Jones. He was an outstanding university corridor in Nebraska, he achieved consecutive seasons of 1,000 terrestrial yards and selected it in the third round in 1994. The prayers of the Raider nation are with Calvin’s family. ” For their part, the Nebraska Cornhuskers also expressed their regret through social networks: “We are deeply saddened by the death of the legend of the Huskers and champion of the Super Bowl, Calvin Jones. Our hearts are with the Jones family and we will miss it a lot. ” Continue reading: – Dallas Cowboys choose a low -profile chief coach – The novel is over: Martín Anselmi leaves the Cruz Azul to travel to Portugal – Anselmi will continue to lead Cruz Azul until Porto pays the termination of contract (Tagstotranslate) Green Bay Packers

Novak Djokovic reveals that he could have played his last Australian Open

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This Friday Novak Djokovic He had to withdraw from the Australia Open in the semi-finals due to an injury he suffered in the middle of the set against the German Alexander Zverev. The Serbian tennis player, who is the greatest Grand Slam winnerplayed the entire first set physically limited and preferred to withdraw from the match after losing 7-6. Later at a press conference he clarified what forced him to retire and recognized that this could be the beginning of the end in his brilliant career. “I started to feel severe pain, it was too much and it was getting worse and worse. “If I won the set, I’m not sure I would have been able to finish the match because of the intensity with which Zverev was coming.”Djokovic began explaining to the press. Novak Djokovic before the press after withdrawing from the Australian Open.Credit: EFE Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times in his entire career. Being the Grand Slam that he is best at, since it is the one that he has won the most of the 24 that he has in his showcase. However, The Serbian tennis player himself made it clear that this participation in the Australia Open could be the last of his career. Well, at 37 years old and with some injuries that he has had for years, Novak believes that if he is not at the necessary level he will not compete again in this Australian Grand Slam. “It probably could have been my last Australian Open. We have to see how the season goes. But if I’m motivated I don’t see a problem in playing again. I love this sport. I love him. It allowed me to be here. I am grateful for many things,” explained the experienced tennis player. “There is a possibility. Who knows? I’ll have to see how the season goes… If I’m fit, healthy, motivated, I don’t see a reason why I wouldn’t come.”Djokovic closed regarding the possibility of returning to Australia next year. Keep reading:Madison Keys will seek her first Grand Slam title at Australian OpenNovak Djokovic highlights Andy Murray’s work as a coachAlcaraz mocks Djokovic’s injury after Australian Open loss

We just found the bathrooms of a Pompeii mansion. A sample of luxury and the darkest side of the Romans

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Pompeya is one of the great archaeological treasures of the world. 2,000 years ago, The pyroclastic wave of Vesubio He swept and buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculano and, although archaeological excavations began in 1739, we still continue discovering the secrets of that civilization. It is estimated that a third of the city continues to remain underground, but in recent years we have found interesting details such as the genome of a Pompeyan or carbonized papyrus rolls with such succulent details as the possible location of Plato’s tomb. During the past year, there was an important step to better understand what the society of the time was like. First, one “Black room”About 15 meters long by six wide that it is estimated, it would have been a banquet room. The black paint of the walls would serve to hide the soot of the oil lamps and something surprising is that the frescoes of the walls were perfectly preserved. The second great discovery was the “Blue room” This, perhaps, was more interesting due not only to the fact that the frescoes were also in a perfect condition, but to the blue pigment that is not common in Pompeian spaces, since it was reserved for the most outstanding rooms of the town. In addition, there were large amphorae and a multitude of remains of … clams. Now, everything makes sense thanks to what has been qualified as “a unique discovery in a century”: the blue and black room were part of a house for the richest among the rich. Pompeya’s house for the richest among the rich Both the black room and the blue room are part of the same complex: a luxury village with one of the largest and most structured private bathrooms that have been discovered … in history. And, to get an idea of ​​the magnitude of the installation, we must imagine something like a spa, but private. Archaeologists who are doing excavation work have detailed BBC News what the house was like, and the truth is that the bathroom occupies a luxury place. It is a spa complex that is the heart of the great residence and has hot and cold rooms, as well as a huge immersion pool. The rooms are decorated with red paint on the walls, fresh, stone banks and mosaic floor. Archaeologists define the place as the perfect example of the “Pompeii effect.” This means that it is preserved so well that it seems that the place has just been abandoned, alive until nothing is done when, really, almost 2,000 years ago that a soul is given a bath in those facilities. The house. In green, laundry. In orange, the bakery/kitchen. In pink, private residence. In purple, the bathrooms But it is not just the huge bathroom: the complex had the black room, the blue, the aforementioned spa, a laundry, rooms and a bakery, plus the private house itself. It is believed that it belonged to Aulus Rustius Verus, an influential Pompeyan politician, and can be the greatest discovery in the town so far. “There are only a few houses that have a private bathroom complex, so it was something really reserved for the richest of the rich. And this is so huge that it is probably the largest bathroom complex in a private house in Pompeya, ”says Gabriel Zuchtriegel, director of the Pompeya Archaeological Park. Detail of the bathrooms with the black room in purple and the direct access to the patio porticado with the pool. From there, you could go to other bathrooms such as the hot and cold And that the huge bathroom was next to the bakery and the dining room is not something unusual. The link between the BAOS and the great dining room gives an idea of ​​how the house was a scenario for the celebration of banquets and to make contacts between the high spheres of the time. Celebrating a gun with guests and then enjoying a bathroom, or vice versa, was a political tool to collect electoral support from guests or simply to boast power. And what attracts attention is the pool, with a depth of one meter, occupying the central space of a 10 x 10 meter porticated patio. Zuchtriegel comments that “everything was designed to set up a show in which the owner was the center of attention. The paintings, with themes of the Trojan War and scenes that represent athletes, represented an environment full of culture and erudition, as well as relaxation. ” In addition, he argues that “the public, grateful and satiated, would have applauded the show mounted by the host and owner of the house with sincere admiration, becoming the subject of conversation for a while.” And, beyond the bathrooms themselves, the rear boiler room has been found with pipes and lead systems that heated and distributed hot water, with a valve system that regulated the flow in the different spa rooms. And it is something that also allows you to see the differences of life between the classes, with the owners of the house giving sumptuous bathrooms while the slaves ‘roasted’ feeding the ovens to heat the water. You can see hot water pipes Not everyone was so lucky Now, not all discoveries allow us to look at scenes as relaxing as a good comilona or a relaxing bath. In a small room adjacent to the Blue Room, the remains of two Pompeyans who could not escape the eruption have been found. It is estimated that they were a man and a woman who could not escape because the pyroclastic flow already ran freely through the streets. It was what caused the collapse of a wall that crushed the man, while the woman was still alive. Quickly, the room was filled with the lava, causing the death of the woman. The bone analysis shows that the male skeleton was from someone of a young age, but with wear in the bones that indicates that it was someone of … Read more

Antonio Morgado reigns in Castellón in the professional premiere of Marcos Freire, the son of the legend: "My father tells me to suffer a lot"

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All eyes go to the child, of course. Also the attention of the press on the cloudy morning in Castellón, the beginning of the 2025 cycling season. Marcos turns…

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