Sŭngni il-tong
District of Wŏrhwanji-dong
Pyongyang - North Korea

USS Pueblo (AGER-2)

USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is an American ELINT and SIGINT Banner-class technical research ship (Navy intelligence) which was boarded and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what is known as the Pueblo incident or alternatively as the Pueblo crisis or the Pueblo affair. The capture, less than a week after President Lyndon B.

Located at 38.9911, 125.725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Koryo Hotel

The Koryo Hotel is the second largest operating hotel in North Korea. The twin-towered building is 143 metres (469 ft) tall and contains 43 stories. Erected in 1985 under the scrutiny of Kim Il-sung, it was intended to "showcase the glory and strength of the DPRK. " The hotel's extravagance is exemplified by its entryway, which consists of a 9-metre (30 ft) wide jade dragon's mouth that leads into an expansive lobby dominated by a mosaic of North Korean cultural symbols.

Located at 39.0087, 125.736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Twin towers, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Hotel buildings completed in 1986

Yanggakdo International Hotel

Yanggakdo International Hotel is one of the largest working hotels and the second tallest building in North Korea, after the Ryugyong Hotel. The hotel is located on Yanggakdo (Yanggak Island), two kilometers to the south-east of the center of Pyongyang, the nation's capital. It rises to an overall height of 170 metres and sports a slowly revolving restaurant on the 47th floor. The hotel is said to contain 1,000 rooms and a total floor space of 87,870 square metres .

Located at 38.9989, 125.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hotel buildings completed in 1992, Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Hotels established in 1995

Chongnyon Hotel

The Chongnyon Hotel is a Class 'A' hotel located in P'yongyang, the capital city of North Korea. It has 30 floors, and opened in 1989. It is located at Chongchun (Youth) Street, Mangyongdae district, at the junction of Chongchun Street and Kwangbok (Liberation) Street.

Located at 39.023, 125.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1989, Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Hotels established in 1989

List of airports in North Korea

This is a list of airports in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. North Korea may have as many as 78 usable airfields, although the state's secrecy makes it difficult to ascertain their number and condition with certainty. The state carrier, Air Koryo, joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the late 1990s, and North Korea has proclaimed a program to upgrade several airports to international standards.

Located at 39.02, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lists of airports by country, Airports in North Korea, North Korea transport-related lists, Lists of buildings and structures in North Korea

Kim Chaek University of Technology

Kim Chaek University of Technology is a university in North Korea, located on the bank of the Taedong River in Pyongyang. The university is named after General Kim Chaek. Kim Chaek University of Technology was originally part of Kim Il Sung University before it was established as the Pyongyang College of Technology (平壤工業大學)" in 1948.

Located at 39.0028, 125.746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang

Yanggakdo Stadium

Yanggakdo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was opened in 1989. It is home to the April 25 Sports Club and Pyongyang City Sports Club.

Located at 38.9915, 125.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1989, Football venues in North Korea, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Multi-purpose stadiums in North Korea, Event venues established in 1989

Chung-guyok

Chung-guyŏk (Central District) is one of the 19 guyok which constitutes the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. The district is located in the center of the city, between the Potong and Taedong Rivers, and is bordered to the north by Moranbong-guyok, to the northwest by Potonggang-guyok, and to the south by Pyongchon-guyok.

Located at 39, 125.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Pyongyang University of Science and Technology

Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) is North Korea's first privately funded university. It is founded, operated and partly funded by associations and people outside the country. PUST was jointly planned and constructed by forces from both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Republic of Korea, along with contributions from groups and individuals from other nations, in particular China and the USA. The initiative is largely funded by Evangelical Christian movements.

Located at 38.9543, 125.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pyongchon-guyok

P'yŏngch'ŏn-guyŏk (Pyongchon District) is one of the 19 guyŏk (political districts or wards) of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is bordered by the Taedong River in the South and the Potong River in the north and west, and to the east by Chung-guyok, from which it is separated by the railway. It was established as a guyŏk in October 1960 by the Pyongyang City People's Committee through a mandate of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Located at 39, 125.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Potonggang-guyok

Potonggang-guyok is one of the 19 districts, or guyok, of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is most famous as the location of the Ryugyong Hotel. It is named after the Pothong River (literally "the simple river"), which serves as the district's border on all sides. It is bordered to the north by Hyongjesan-guyok, to the east by Sosong and Moranbong-guyoks, to the south by Pyongchon and Chung-guyoks, and to the west by Mangyongdae-guyok.

Located at 39.03, 125.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Seosan Football Stadium

Seosan Football Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people.

Located at 39.0053, 125.691 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in North Korea, Sports venues in Pyongyang

Kim Il-sung Square

Kim Il-sung Square is a large city square in the center of Pyongyang, North Korea, and is named after the founding leader of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Opened in August 1954, the square is located on the west bank of the Taedong River, directly opposite the Juche Tower on the other side of the river. It is the 30th largest square in the world, having an area of about 75,000 square meters (807,293 square feet) which can accommodate a rally of more than 100,000 people.

Located at 39.0195, 125.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Squares in North Korea, Geography of Pyongyang, National squares, Kim Il-sung

Rangnang-guyok

Rangnang-guyŏk or Rangnang District is one of the 19 kuyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located south of the Taedong River, and is bordered to the north by Songyo-guyok, to the east by the Ryokpo-guyok, and to the south by Chunghwa and Kangnam counties.

Located at 38.96, 125.69 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Mangyongdae-guyok

Man'gyŏngdae-guyŏk, or Man'gyŏngdae District (만경대구역) is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea. It began as a village, Mangyongdae-ri, South Pyongan Province and became a district of Pyongyang in September of 1959. The area is surrounded by several hills, the highest one named Mangyong (Ten thousand views) Hill because one can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the exquisite landscape, and the village at its foot is called Mangyongdae.

Located at 39.0175, 125.68 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Arch of Reunification

The Arch of Reunification is a sculptural arch located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It was constructed in 2001 to commemorate Korean reunification proposals put forward by Kim Il-sung. The concrete arch straddles the multi-laned Reunification Highway leading from Pyongyang to the DMZ. It consists of two Korean women in traditional dress symbolizing the North and South— leaning forward to jointly uphold a sphere bearing a map of a reunified Korea.

Located at 38.9643, 125.716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Potongmun

Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang. It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story pavilion. The gate's pavilion was destroyed by American bombings during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War, but was later reconstructed in 1955. It is listed as National Treasures #3 in North Korea.

Located at 39.0272, 125.742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea, Goguryeo, Gates in North Korea, Gates in Korea

Taedonggang Station

Taedonggang Station is a passenger railway station located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.

Located at 38.9858, 125.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Korea

Pyongyang Station

Pyongyang Station is the central railway station of Pyongyang, North Korea. The station is the start of the Pyongbu and Pyongui Line, which were adjusted from the Kyongbu and Kyongui Lines used before the division of Korea to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang. The Pyongui Line runs from Pyongyang to Sinuiju, while the Pyongbu Line theoretically runs through Seoul and ends at Busan; in practice, however, the line ends at Kaesong.

Located at 39.0047, 125.736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Transport in Pyongyang

Grand People's Study House

The Grand People's Study House is the central library located in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. The building is situated on Kim Il-sung Square by the banks of the Taedong River.

Located at 39.0203, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Library buildings completed in 1982, History of North Korea, National libraries, North Korean culture, Libraries in North Korea

Party Founding Museum

The Party Founding Museum is a museum located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The building was constructed by the Japanese occupation government in 1923. It was used as the South P'yŏngan Provincial Products Exhibition. After his return to Korea after World War II, Kim Il-Sung is alleged to have founded the Korean Worker's Party in this building on October 10, 1945, and here were held many of that group's first meetings. Thus, in 1970 it was turned into a museum dedicated to his exploits.

Located at 39.0119, 125.743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1923, Museums in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea

The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (조선로동당 중앙위) is the leadership body of the Workers' Party of Korea. According to Party rules, the Central Committee directs the Party work between the Party Congresses. It is elected by the Party Congress itself, although Party conferences can be called to perform this duty as well.

Located at 39.0158, 125.741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Government of North Korea, Executive committees of political parties

Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory

The Pyongyang Chewing Gum Factory is a factory that manufactures chewing gum in Pyongyang, North Korea. The plant is run by Korea Ponghwa General. According to the Korean Central News Agency, it began operation in October 2003 in a 4,400 square metres floor area facility, located on a 11,900 square metres plot of land in Rakrang-guyok. Its annual production capacity was reported to be 1,200 tons. In 2008, it moved to a new location on Tong'il Street, Chung-guyok.

Located at 38.9706, 125.711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Food manufacturers, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Manufacturing companies of North Korea, Companies established in 2003

Kim Il-sung Military University

Kim Il-sung Military University (also known as Kim Il-sung Military Academy) is a university located in Mangyongdae-guyok, North Korea. Founded in 1948 and named after Kim Il-sung, the school is a post-secondary educational institution for officers in the Korean People's Army. It is the most prominent military academy in North Korea.

Located at 39.0019, 125.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Military academies, Universities in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Educational institutions established in 1952

Mangyongdae Revolutionary School

Mangyongdae Revolutionary School is a school in Mangyongdae district, Pyongyang, North Korea. Established in 1947, it is a special education school with access only to the children of war dead, Party, military, administrative and high-ranking officials’ families. Among its former students are Kim Jong-il and Kim Jong-un.

Located at 38.9983, 125.662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Education in Pyongyang, Educational institutions established in 1947