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Pyongyang (/ˈpjɒŋˈjæŋ/; (Chosŏn'gŭl: 평양; hancha: 平壤), Korean pronunciation: [pʰjʌŋjaŋ], literally: "Flat Land" or "Peaceful Land", approved: P’yŏngyang; several variants) is the capital of North Korea and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was split from the South Pyongan province in 1946. It is administered as a directly governed city (chikhalsi, 직할시) on the same level as provincial governments, not a special city (teukbyeolsi, 특별시) as Seoul in South Korea.
"Pyongyang" literally means "Flat Land" in Korean. One of Pyongyang's many historic names is Ryugyong (류경; 柳京), or "capital of willows", as willow trees have always been numerous throughout the city's history; this served as an inspiration for many poems. Even today, the city has numerous willow trees, with many buildings and places having "Ryugyŏng" in their names. The most notable of these is the incomplete Ryugyong Hotel. The city's other historic names include Kisong, Hwangsong, Rakrang, Sŏgyong, Sodo, Hogyong, Changan, and Heijo (during Japanese rule in Korea). During the early 20th century, Pyongyang came to be known among missionaries as being the "Jerusalem of the East", due to its historical status as a stronghold of Christianity, namely Protestantism.
Coordinates: 40°00′N 127°00′E / 40.000°N 127.000°E / 40.000; 127.000
North Korea ( listen), officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK; Chosŏn'gŭl: 조선민주주의인민공화국; hancha: 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國; MR: Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk), is a country in East Asia, in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name Korea is derived from the Kingdom of Goguryeo, also spelled as Koryŏ. The capital and largest city is Pyongyang. North Korea shares a land border with China to the north and northwest, along the Amnok (Yalu) and Tumen rivers, and a small section of the Tumen River also forms a border with Russia to the northeast. The Korean Demilitarized Zone marks the boundary between North Korea and South Korea.
Korea was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910. After the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II in 1945, Korea was divided into two zones by the United States and the Soviet Union, with the north occupied by the Soviets and the south by the Americans. Negotiations on reunification failed, and in 1948 two separate governments were formed: the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the north, and the Republic of Korea in the south. An invasion initiated by North Korea led to the Korean War (1950–53). Although the Korean Armistice Agreement brought about a ceasefire, no official peace treaty was ever signed. Both states were accepted into the United Nations in 1991.
The Koryo Hotel is the second largest operating hotel in North Korea, the largest being the Yanggakdo Hotel. The Ryugyong Hotel is larger, but is not yet operating. The twin-towered Koryo Hotel 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 is rated three stars by Western standards. North Korea rates it as five stars. A section of the hotel reportedly caught fire on 11 June 2015 due to undisclosed circumstances, leaving the bridge between the two buildings badly damaged.
"Koryo" is the name of an early kingdom which is the source of the English name "Korea". It is also used in the name of the North Korean airline, Air Koryo.
The Koryo Hotel replaced an older hotel of the same name, but in a different location. For a time after 1946 the leader of North Korea's Democratic Party Cho Man-sik was kept under house arrest in the older Koryo Hotel.
Snapping their heads from side to side, marching into the roads in close-fitting blue uniforms and black heels, the "traffic ladies" who marshal vehicles at the intersections of Pyongyang are an emblematic image of the North Korean capital.
There are 32 floors in the Koryo Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea. Many, if not most, of them are empty and pitch black. Let's go check them out!
In Pyongyang, people flock to the city's biggest water park in a hot summer day. Located in the east of the capital city, Munsu Water Park opened in 2013 with both indoor and outdoor attractions.
How is it to commute in Pyongyang’s old metro trains? People living in North Korea are largely cut off from the rest of the world. In the capital, Pyongyang, they use an energy-efficient public transport system which it's operating despite sanctions. Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone explains. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Pyongyang - streets. May 2016. North Korea Democratic People's Republic of Korea DPRK. UltraHD 4K Pyongyang Metro - DPRK - 30.4.2016 - UltraHD 4K https://youtu.be/qo-Uwl-KpLg
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Join me as we tour the Koryo Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea. Filmed September 7, 2015
http://www.videobash.com some of the flims are allow to shoot in NK but they must show the good side of the country
I took this video while driving around Pyongyang city with my family, the traffic was crowded. Pyongyang's traffic today is a lot more different with it was before when we first came here in 2012. Today there's a lot more cars and taxis in Pyongyang. More pictures from North Korea ? Follow me on http://www.instagram/jakaparker and http://jakaparker.blogspot.com
Holiday In North Korea: A Rare Look Inside The Secretive State - Part 1 SUBSCRIBE:http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj We upload a new incredible video every weekday. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss out: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj NORTH KOREA has closed its borders in fear of the spread of the Ebola virus. But at a time when the secretive state was still welcoming tourists, former aid worker Andrew Macleod made the journey to the repressive nation. Andrew’s holiday snaps and camera footage provide a unique insight into the reclusive country, where he came across deserted motorways, metro stations plastered with propaganda and attractive border guards. Videographer / Director: Andrew Mcleod Producer: Rebecca Lewis Editor: Ian Phillips For more compelling footage of the amazing side of life:...
An informative travel log from a visit to the most isolated country in the world, including a review of food and accommodation.
https://www.facebook.com/learnwithsyed WARNING: Some governments advise against all travel to North Korea due to the uncertain security situation caused by North Korea’s nuclear weapons development program and highly authoritarian and unpredictable regime. Though there is little evidence of safety issues concerning tourists on organized expeditions, those planning to engage in activities that the North Korean government forbids must be prepared to face severe consequences. Under no circumstances are you to say anything that could be perceived as an insult to or critical of Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-Il, Kim Jong-Un, the Juche ideology, the Songun policy, the ruling Worker's Party of Korea, the North Korean government in general, or the citizens of North Korea. Simply avoid these topics if you c...
I've always been very interested in North Korea because it seemed to be one of the most unique and mysterious countries in the whole world. This is my day to day life throughout the 7 days that I spent in North Korea. You can never be sure whether things were staged or not in North Korea because you are only shown what they want you to see. You can't choose where or when you will be going to specific places, they simply tell you to hop on a bus and ask you to get off at one point or another. That is why I didn't want to offer my opinion about whether things were staged or not, whether they were good or not, or honest or not. My goal was to show you what my day to day life looked like when I was there and let you make up your own mind and judge for yourself. Do not judge North Korea only ...
One of our friends gets in trouble for wandering off, as we tour the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum in Pyongyang, North Korea. This museum is dedicated to the North Korean government's rendition of Korean War.
Vice Guide to Travel - North Korea - Complete Documentary The Vice Guide to Travel is a documentary-style travel show released in 2006 by Vice Media, as part of the VBS.tv online television division of Vice. The show follows Vice employees as they travel to dangerous, weird, and offbeat locations throughout the globe. This time Shane Smith gets inside North Korea and show us how things works there. This is a unique documentary that shows us how far an ilusion can go.
Vito takes a look at everybody's favorite Korea: the crazy weird murdery one. Is this the hot new travel destination or should your dumb ass stay the hell away of course don't fucking go to north korea are you retarded http://patreon.com/gesualdi | http://twitter.com/vitogesualdi | http://twitch.tv/vitozone
Like VICE News? Subscribe to our news channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Vice founder Shane Smith managed to get into North Korea after a year and half of trying and is witness to the craziness of this hermit nation. Crazy is actually kind of an understatement. More from Shane Smith: http://www.vice.com/author/shane-smith Follow Shane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanesmith30 Watch the rest here: http://bit.ly/Inside-North-Korea Check out the Best of VICE here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Best-Of Subscribe to VICE here! http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/VICE-Videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice Read our tumblr: http://vicemag...
How Does North Korea Make Money? http://testu.be/1SYyIao Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml After years of limited access, North Korea is opening its doors to foreign tourists. So what does it take to get into North Korea? Learn More: Tourism to North Korea: Unethical or an opportunity for engagement? http://www.brookings.edu/research/opinions/2015/06/09-north-korea-tourism-lee ""What is it like inside an American nightclub?" The question from a young North Korean woman startled me. " How to travel to North Korea http://travel.cnn.com/how-travel-north-korea-042681/ "Despite tense relations between the United States and North Korea, and increased rhetoric from Pyongyang, the isolated state remains open to U.S. citizens, among other travelers." Eric Talmadge is the only ...
DAY 1185 // 3RD AUGUST 2016 // Pyongyang, North Korea Our 5th day in North Korea the most isolated nation on earth! I’m trying to focus on positive things in the country and combat the purely negative image we see in the Media. JOIN THE CLUB! http://livetheadventure.club Lane Youtube // https://www.youtube.com/user/jesusfreaklancifer Twitter // https://twitter.com/Lancifer Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/LanciferMusic/ upload video answers to youtube unlisted (IN LANDSCAPE) and email me the link at submissions@funforlouis.com follow what i'm up to http://www.twitter.com/funforlouis http://www.facebook.com/funforlouis http://www.instagram.com/funforlouis http://www.funforlouis.tumblr.com Snap chat: FunForLouis Make sure you subscribe for DAILY VLOGS! Big thanks to the Music b...