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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.
5 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.
Jan 3, 2024 · Pyongyang’s 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.
Oct 9, 2024 · SEOUL: North Korea's army said on Wednesday (Oct 9) it was moving to "permanently shut off and block the southern border" with the South and had informed the US military to prevent an...
Sep 6, 2017 · The View From Pyongyang: An Exclusive Look at the World’s Most Secretive Nation. One photographer journeyed into North Korea to catch a unique glimpse of a country under a dictatorship....
P’yŏngyang , City (pop., 2001 est.: 3,164,000), capital of North Korea, on the Taedong River. Founded in 1122 bc according to legend, it is said to be the oldest city in Korea. In 108 bc the Chinese established a trading colony there.
Pyongyang (Korean: 평양, P'yŏngyang) is the capital city of North Korea, with about 2,750,000 inhabitants. It is on the Taedong River in the southwest of the country and is known as the Capital of the Revolution.
