North Korea is expanding its leisure and consumer offerings, with new malls, resorts, waterparks and entertainment venues appearing across the country under Kim Jong Un. Imports of items including treadmills, pianos and amusement equipment from China have surged, while luxury goods are increasingly appearing in Pyongyang’s shops and malls. But the push for more consumer spending is about more than leisure - analysts say Kim is trying to draw shoppers away from informal markets and into businesses controlled by the state. The strategy could give the government greater control over commerce while creating new sources of revenue for the heavily sanctioned economy. #northkorea #kimjongun #economy #news #world