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    Following the establishment of North Korea in 1948, Pyongyang became its de facto capital. The city was again devastated during the Korean War, but was quickly rebuilt after the war with Soviet assistance. Pyongyang is the political, industrial and transport center of North Korea.

  2. 3 days ago · Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. It is located in the west-central part of the country, on the Taedong River, about 30 miles (48 km) inland from Korea Bay of the Yellow Sea.

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  3. Jan 3, 2024 · Pyongyangs metro system is, in its totality, an underground monument to the glories of the Kims, the achievements of the DPRK, and the natural beauties of North Korea.

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  4. Jun 20, 2024 · North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression, according to the full text of a landmark pact released on Thursday by Pyongyang after ...

    • Tower of the Juche Idea. This tower honours the North Korean philosophy of Juche and was unveiled to mark President Kim Il-sung's 70th birthday in 1982.
    • Monument to the Foundation of the Workers' Party. This startlingly bombastic monument has starred on the cover of more books about North Korea than almost any other.
    • Mansudae Grand Monument. Every itinerary includes an homage to these vast bronze statues of the smiling Great Leader and Dear Leader, the latter in his trademark parka.
    • Kim Il-sung Square. Pyongyang’s central square is where North Korea’s massive military parades normally take place. The plaza is ringed by austere-looking buildings: most…
  5. Dec 18, 2023 · North Korea has fired its most advanced long-range missile, South Korean authorities say, defying UN curbs. The launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) drew immediate...

  6. Jun 19, 2024 · Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, welcoming President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to Pyongyang early Wednesday, in an image released by North Korean state media. Credit...