Pyongyang

:For the graphic novel by Guy Delisle, see Pyongyang (comic).

Landmarks

The capital has been completely rebuilt since the Korean War (1950–1953). It is designed with wide avenues, imposing monuments, and monolithic buildings. The tallest structure in the city is the uncompleted 1,082-foot Ryugyong Hotel. This hotel has 105 floors, encloses 3.9 million square feet of floor space, with a few pavilions for rotating restaurants. however, construction has been stalled since the early 1990s. The building stands now as an empty shell.

Related Topics:
Korean War - Ryugyong Hotel - 1990s

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Some notable landmarks in the city include the Arch of Triumph (a larger replica of Paris's Arc de Triomphe), the reputed birthplace of Kim Il Sung at Mangyongdae Hill, Juche Tower, and two of the world's largest stadiums (Kim Il Sung Stadium and Rungnado May Day Stadium).

Related Topics:
Paris - Arc de Triomphe - Kim Il Sung - Juche Tower - Kim Il Sung Stadium - Rungnado May Day Stadium

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A further landmark is Pyongyang TV Tower.

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