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What might seem a bit strange to westerners, is quite normal in this part of the world. In both Koreas, it's common to see close friends holding hands walking down the street, regardless of their age. It's not always so common to see Koreans smile when posing for photos, but always nice to see a little happiness!
It seemed that all of the kids we saw in Pyongyang wore these red scarves, showing that they belong to the Young Pioneers youth group. We met these kids at the childhood home of Kim Il Sung, which is of course now a place of pilgrimage for North Koreans.
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This was taken as we posed for a group portrait. The guy holding the Panasonic Lumix LX5 is our main guide, Mr. Kim.
Construction of the metro network started in 1968, and was opened in September 1973 by former President Kim Il-sung. In 1971, there was a major accident during the construction of a tunnel under the Taedong River for the Ponghwa station. Some sources say at least 100 workers died in the accident. This particular piece of tunnel was never completed; the metro network is now completely located on the western side of the river.
Pyongyang Metro is the deepest metro in the world—the track is approximately 110 meters (about 360 feet) deep underground. ~Wiki
Pyongyang, DPRK.
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Panorama of Pyongyang from the revolving restaurant at the top floor or the Yanggakdo international hotel. The Ryugyong hotel dominates the cityscape. To its left is the Ice Rink.
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Pyongyang and the Ryugyong Hotel from the Tower of the Juche idea. Don't think it would look out of place in an episode of Dr Who. Pyongyang, North Korea
One of the best coffee shops in North Korea, located right next to the Pyongyang Hotel. DPRK
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Pyongyang has very little traffic induced pollution, due to the relatively low number of cars and the extensive use of electric transit vehicles. However, the coal power plant exhales thick black smoke at the edge of the city. The area next to the plant is probably a rather unpleasant place to live.
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평양 승리거리.
The blocks on the right were demolished to make way for the new high-rise construction project in Mansudae area (Changjon-dong, aka Changjeon Street).
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Jokingly known as "Beverley Hills", this complex of villas set in a spacious park at the northern end of Pulgun Street (붉은거리) is mainly used by representatives of foreign companies and other foreign guests.
Coordinates: 39.03314N 125.70789E
When it is chilly out, the Pyongyang traffic controller wears coat and boots.
Cropped from a photo taken by EricMartin