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April 2012 trip to DPRK, North Korea for the 100th year birthday celebrations for Kim Il Sung - check out my North Korea blog at americaninnorthkorea.com/
On my first day in Pyongyang, we were taken up to the top of Juche Tower for sunset. What a commanding view of the city! I think people are generally surprised to see what Pyongyang really looks like, and just how big (and small) it is. I hope that someday, I can visit the top of Juche Tower again.
On the far left is the Yanggakdo Hotel where I stayed (literally on an island in the Taedong River). In the center is the Kim Il-sung square, which you've undoubtedly seen if you've ever seen a North Korean military parade on TV. A bit further to the right, piercing the skyline at 105 stories is the famed Ryugyong Hotel, which was undergoing a bit of a facelift at the time as it was being covered in shiny new glass. Finally, to the far right is the Rungnado May Day Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in the world where I saw the Mass games.
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。
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.
May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, scene of the Arirang Mass Games.
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".
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!
These buildings are part of ther new "Scientist quarter". It´s said that they were build for scientist in the capital.
DPRK, Aug. 2017
The first pizza joint in North Korea - Pyongyang, DPKR.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/499942...
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