India, Oct. 18 -- A spectacular swimming pool stretching across the deck on an 80-metre luxury vessel, complete with waterslides at one end, has emerged as a striking symbol of the privileged lifestyle enjoyed by North Korea's elite.

According to the BBC, satellite images captured between July and mid-October 2026 show the vessel anchored off the Kalma Peninsular near Wonsan, a coastal city associated with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his family. Wonsan holds a special place for Kim, who reportedly spent part of his childhood there.

But this yacht is not alone. Several other large vessels were also spotted near a villa used by Kim and his family, according to the BBC's analysis of satellite imagery. The boats are widely believed ...