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A beautiful panoramic view of Pyongyang from Juche Tower, showing the city skyline and the Taedong River below.

Pyongyang

Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea. It is a big city with over three million people living there. The city sits on the Taedong River, which flows into the Yellow Sea.

Pyongyang is one of the oldest cities in Korea. Legends say it was founded in 1122 BC by a famous king named Tan'gun. It has been an important place for many different kingdoms and leaders over the years.

Today, Pyongyang is the heart of North Korea. Many important government offices are here, including the Workers' Party of Korea. The city has many interesting buildings and places to see, like the Ryugyong Hotel and the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.

People in Pyongyang enjoy special foods, such as Pyongyang raengmyŏn, a cold noodle soup. The city also has many places to visit, like parks, theaters, and even a zoo!

Pyongyang is linked with many cities around the world, known as twin towns or sister cities. Some of these include:

Pyongyang is a city full of history, culture, and interesting places to explore!

Images

The Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea, illuminated at night. The tower was built to honor Kim Il Sung and represents the country's official ideology.
The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, a monument built to honor President Kim Il-sung, features 25,500 white granite blocks representing each day of his life up to his 70th birthday.
A photograph of the Grand People's Study House in North Korea.
Historical entrance to the Mausoleum of King Tongmyong, showcasing traditional architecture.
A view inside the Pyongyang Metro station in North Korea.
Historic rooftops of simple houses in Pyongyang, North Korea, from 1907.
Aerial view of Pyongyang showing May Day Stadium and Juche Tower.
A grand government building in Pyongyang, North Korea, known as the Mansudae Assembly Hall.
A scenic panoramic view of Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, taken from the Juche Tower.
Modern highrise buildings in Pyongyang, North Korea, located between the Grand People's Study House and Mansu Hill.
An old tram from the early days of Pyongyang, showing how people used to travel in the city over a century ago.

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