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Seen from the revolving restaurant of the Yanggakgo Hotel.

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

DPRK, Dec. 2003 (scanned slide)

평양술.

Produced in an brewery which was founded during the Japanese occupation in today's Songyo District, Pyongyang, this liquor is made from spring water, rice, and maize. The translation "vodka" is a bit misleading - this is traditional Korean soju. Unlike the artificial stuff sold as soju in South Korea which is made from waste ethanol mixed with water and chemical flavouring, this is real soju distilled from grain with a decent alcohol content of 40 per cent. Despite its rather humble design, this is one of the best drinks made in North Korea and quite difficult to obtain.

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

Pyongyang, North Korea/DPRK

It took place in the frame of the national day at the 09.09

 

DPRK, Sept. 2011 (scanned slide)

Kim Il-Sung statue on Mansu Hill in the background.

Pyongyang taxi (Dacia)

Пхеньянское такси (Dacia)

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Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, scene of the Arirang Mass Games.

A chilly afternoon for the students near the workers party monument.

 

DPRK, Sept. 2008 (sacnned slide)

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

Koreans are not allowed to enter the diplomatic quarter without special permission. There is no through road either but there is a guarded footpath for people who need to cross the quarter. They have to present a permit every time they want to use the footpath.

The skyline of Pyongyang against the setting sun light. The two towers in the left that rise above the skyline are the Koryo Hotel. On top of each tower is a revolving restaurant. However, only one tower top was accessible during our stay (rumours say the other allowed unwanted views of restricted areas of the city...).

The ship under construction is now called The Rainbow and is a gift from Marshall Kim Jong-un to the Korean People for their pleasure and enjoyment.

Congratulations to the people of The DPRK!

Pufung Metro Station, DPRK

 

平壌地下鉄は現在2路線が開通している。それぞれの駅には地名ではなく、自国や社会主義を讃える抽象的な名称がつけられている。始発駅のこの駅は「復興駅」と名付けられている。

These buildings are part of ther new "Scientist quarter". It´s said that they were build for scientist in the capital.

 

DPRK, Aug. 2017

Durante nuestro viaje a Corea del Norte, los primeros cuatro días nuestra guía fue Pak ( a la derecha ). Tenía 25 años. Hablaba 4 idiomas, entre ellos el español, con una soltura sorprendente. Tambien tocaba tres instrumentos, guitarra, batería y piano, como nos demostró posteriormente. La verdad que era guapa, muy inteligente y una persona muy simpática....gracias Pak

 

During our trip to North Korea, the first four days was our guide Pak (right). He was 25. He spoke four languages, including Spanish, with surprising ease. He also played three instruments, guitar, drums and piano, as we demonstrated later. The truth that was beautiful, very intelligent and a very nice person .... thanks Pak

A view of Pyongyang from the Juche Tower.

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. The mosaic tiles make use of a wide variety of precious metals[6] and gemstones underneath low-dispersion glass panes, which are replaced biannually to preserve the mosaic's luster.

 

The hotel is rated three stars by Western standards. North Korea rates it as five stars. The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes it as "Deluxe" and the "best international hotel in Pyongyang".

Our guide, Railway Museum, Pyongyang, North Korea

Pyongyang

North Korea

March 2016

One of the famous Pyongyang Traffic Girls.

Unfinished Ryugyong hotel, the landmark of Pyongyang, North Korea at sunset over the city.

DPRK, Dez. 2003 (scanned slide)

in Saesallim Street (same crossroads as in the next photo)

DPRK, Sept. 2011 (scanned slide)

While the DPRK propaganda keeps prattling about a "breakthrough towards high tech", the general technical level of the country can only be described as primitive. Many vehicles just look like scrap on wheels.

Pyongyang Metro, North Korea

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