Hajang-dong
District of Yangjin-dong
Pyongyang - North Korea

Supreme People's Assembly

The Supreme People's Assembly (Hangul: 최고 인민 회의) is the unicameral parliament of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. It consists of one deputy from each of 687 constituencies, elected to five-year terms. North Korea is a single-party state with the Workers' Party of Korea in power. Although two other parties exist, they are completely subservient to the WPK, which is granted a monopoly of power under the constitution.

Located at 39.0286, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Parliaments by country, Government of North Korea, Unicameral legislatures, Supreme People's Assembly, National legislatures

Kim Il-sung University

Kim Il-sung University, founded on October 1, 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 37-acre campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital. Along with the main academic buildings, the campus contains 10 separate offices, 50 laboratories, libraries, museums, a printing press, a R&D center, dormitories, and a hospital. During the Korean War the university was located at Baeksong-ri under Mt. Jamo in Suncheon-gun, which was far from the center of the city.

Located at 39.0581, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Education in Pyongyang, Universities in North Korea, Educational institutions established in 1946, Kim Il-sung

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 5 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

Pyongyang TV Tower

Pyongyang TV Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower with an observation deck and a panorama restaurant at a height of 150 metres in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in April 1967 for enhancing the broadcasting area, which was very poor at the time, and because of the start of color TV broadcasts. It is mostly used for tourism. The Pyongyang TV Tower is heavily based on the design of the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, which was built at the same time.

Located at 39.05, 125.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Towers in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Liberation Monument

The Liberation Monument is a monument in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in 1947 to honour Red Army soldiers who took part in liberating Korea from Imperial Japanese occupation during the final stage of the Second World War. Soviet paratroopers took control of Pyongyang on August 24, 1945. The monument is composed of a stele surmounted by a five-pointed red star, with the entire structure attaining a height of 30 meters.

Located at 39.0351, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1947, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Kim Il-sung Stadium

Kim Il-sung Stadium is the name of a large association football stadium located in Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Located at 39.0437, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1969, Defunct baseball venues, Football venues in North Korea, National stadiums, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Kim Il-sung

Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)

The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang was built to commemorate the Korean resistance to Japan from 1925 to 1945. Built in 1982 on the Triumph Return Square at the foot of Moran Hill (모란봉) in the North Korean capital city of Pyongyang, the monument was built to honour and glorify President Kim Il-sung's role in the military resistance for Korean independence.

Located at 39.0444, 125.753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1982, Terminating vistas, Triumphal arches, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Pyongyang Arena

Ryugyong Chung Ju-yung Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is 12,309 and was built in 2003. It is used to host indoor sporting events, such as basketball and volleyball.

Located at 39.04, 125.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Indoor arenas in North Korea, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Event venues established in 2003

Moranbong

Moranbong (Moran Hill) is located in the central part of Pyongyang, the capital of the North Korea. The hill is noted for its curious features and scenery, as well as its political significance. The hill is associated with the revolutionary history of President Kim Il-sung, leader Kim Jong Il and his wife Kim Jong Suk. At the foot of the hill Kim Il-sung in the 1940s allegedly gave a public speech after returning from exile. There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran Hill.

Located at 39.0403, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Tourism in North Korea, Geography of Pyongyang

Battle of Pyongyang

The Battle of Pyongyang was the second major land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War. It took place on 15 September 1894 in Pyongyang, Korea between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China. It is sometimes referred to archaically in western sources as the “Battle of Ping-yang”.

Located at 39.0333, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1894, Battles of the First Sino-Japanese War, 1894 in China, 1894 in Japan, 1894 in Korea

Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies

The Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies is a 5-year university in Pyongyang, North Korea, specialising in language education.

Located at 39.0653, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1964, Education in Pyongyang, Universities in North Korea

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

Moranbong-guyok

Moranbong-guyŏk, or the Moranbong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk which constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located north of Chung-guyok, the city's central district, and is bordered to the north by Sosong and Taesong-guyoks, to the east by the Taedong River, and the west by the Potong River and Potonggang-guyok. It is named after Moran Hill located in the district's west area. It was designated a guyŏk in October 1960 by the Pyongyang City People's Committee.

Located at 39.0492, 125.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Sosong-guyok

Sŏsŏng-guyŏk, or Sosong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pot'ong River, west of the Moranbong-guyŏk (Moranbong District) and south of Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk (Hyongjesan District). It was established January 1958.

Located at 39.06, 125.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

Hyongjesan-guyok

Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk, or Hyŏngjesan District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.

Located at 39.11, 125.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

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 5 miles away.
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Districts of Pyongyang

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

Ministry of People's Security (North Korea)

The Ministry of People’s Security (In-min Bo-an-bu) functions primarily as the police and law enforcement agency in North Korea. According to the Public Security Regulation Law, adopted by the Supreme People’s Assembly, the unicameral parliament of North Korea in 1992 and modified in 1999, the ministry is tasked with defending the sovereignty and socialist system of North Korea, as well as protecting the constitutional rights, lives, and assets of the people.

Located at 39.0803, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Law enforcement in North Korea

Sopo Station

Sopo Station is a railway station in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.

Located at 39.0886, 125.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Korea

Sungnyong Hall

Sungryong Hall is a shrine dedicated to the founding kings of ancient Korea located in the center of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #6.

Located at 39.0244, 125.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea

Okryugwan

Okryugwan or Okryu Restaurant is a restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea, founded in 1960. North Korea analyst Andrei Lankov describes it as one of two restaurants—the other being Ch'ongryugwan—which have "defined the culinary life of Pyongyang" since the 1980s, and a "living museum of culinary art". The chief chef is Ra Suk-gyong.

Located at 39.0286, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Companies of North Korea, Restaurants in North Korea, Companies established in 1960, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang

Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery

The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery is a national cemetery located in Sinmi-dong, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang. Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction. Buried here are many veterans of the Korean independence movement, army and national officials, and outstanding citizens in the fields of science, medicine, and literature.

Located at 39.1372, 125.728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Pyongyang, Cemeteries in North Korea, 1986 establishments in North Korea

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 5 miles away.
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Government of North Korea, Executive committees of political parties

Ministry of People's Armed Forces (North Korea)

The Ministry of People’s Armed Forces (MPAF) is the government agency tasked with general administrative and logistical coordination of the Korean People’s Army. Prior to 1992, it was under the direct control of the president, with guidance from the National Defense Commission and the Workers Party of Korea Military Affairs Department. The 1992 state constitution shifts its control to the National Defense Commission of North Korea. The current minister of People's Armed Forces is Kim Kyok-sik.

Located at 39.0608, 125.739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defence ministries, Politics of North Korea, Government of North Korea, Military of North Korea

Kaeson Youth Park

The Kaeson Youth Park is an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea. Opening in 1984, the park is located near the Kim Il Sung Stadium and in the west foot of Moran Hill. The carousel, fun house and amusement park rides like the ferris wheel comprise an area of 40 ha. The parks was erected as part of the Triumphal Arch dedication. It has been previously been described as being in poor repair.

Located at 39.0478, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang