Pyongyang

Pyongyang – Capital of the DPRK

Description
Pyongyang is the capital and political center of North Korea, known for grand monuments and wide boulevards.

Geography
Western North Korea along the Taedong River
Flat river plains with surrounding hills
Continental climate

History
Ancient Korean settlement
Capital of the DPRK since 1948
Rebuilt after the Korean War

Culture
State-centered cultural life
Mass performances and monuments
Highly structured urban lifestyle

Economy
Government administration
Industry
Education and research

Tourism & Attractions
Kim Il Sung Square
Juche Tower
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum