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  1. Pyongyang - Wikipedia

    Pyongyang is a directly administered city (직할시; 直轄市; chikhalsi) with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces. Pyongyang is one of the oldest cities in Korea. [10] It was the capital of two …

  2. Pyongyang | North Korea, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    4 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.

  3. Pyongyang – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea, and also a "showcase city" where people have a markedly higher standard of living than elsewhere in the country. Many of the nation's tourist attractions can be …

  4. Inside Pyongyang, North Korea’s Capital of Control - Atlas Obscura

    Jan 3, 2024 · Life and work in Pyongyang, the show city of North Korea, is dedicated to the maintenance of the regime established by the Kim dynasty.

  5. Top Things to Do in Pyongyang

    Jan 2, 2020 · To be honest, Pyongyang has a plethora of monuments, so many that one soon feels immune to the effects of patriotism the North Korean government hopes to instill within one's psyche …

  6. The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, …

    Feb 6, 2025 · Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. From its ancient origins as the capital of the Goguryeo kingdom to its modern transformations …

  7. Visit Pyong Yang

    Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, offers a unique and tightly controlled tourism experience. Visitors can explore landmarks like the Tower of the Juche Idea, a tribute to the country’s ideology, and Kim …

  8. Ancient Pyongyang - World History Encyclopedia

    Nov 23, 2016 · Pyongyang (aka Pyeongyang) was the capital of several successive ancient Korean kingdoms. Located on the Daedong River in the north of the peninsula, the site was chosen by the …

  9. Pyongyang - Wikiwand

    Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 km (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the Yellow S...

  10. Pyongyang | North Korea Travel Guide - Koryo Tours

    Jan 4, 2019 · Pyongyang (평양 | 平壤) is the capital of North Korea and North Korea's largest city. Located in the heart of the Taedong River Valley, the city’s name literally means ‘flat’ or ‘peaceful’ land.