North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with Russia's Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in culture and the arts, the North's state media reported Monday.

Exports of luxury goods to North Korea are banned under U.N. sanctions but such items reportedly make their way into the country via diplomatic pouches.

North Korea inaugurated the Wonsan-Kalma resort, a seaside tourism city aimed at attracting foreign visitors. Despite severe hardships, Kim Jong Un promotes it as evidence of care for citizens.