Pyongyang is the capital and the centre of politics, economy and culture of the DPRK. Pyongyang with a long history is the site where Taedonggang Culture, enriched the ancient Oriental culture, had been created. It was the capital of Kojoson, first ancient state established 5,000 years ago by Tangun, founder of Korean nation, and later it was the capital of Koguryo, known as the powerful state in the Korean history.
Traditional and modern buildings form a harmonious whole in the city. Historical remains and relices from the primitive, ancient and middle ages to the modern days, including the remains of the Taedonggang Culture are preserved in Pyongyang.
From old times Pyongyang has been called Ryugong meaning a city of willows. It affords magnificent views with mountains high and low, including the Moran Hill, Taesong and Ryongak Mountains and River Taedong, thus it gives the impression of a city in park.
Monuments
Places
Institutions
Educational Establishments
Service institutions
Historical remains
Pyongyang folklore park
Hotels
Pyongyang secondary school No.1 | Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace |
Kim Jong Suk Nursery |
Kim Il Sung University
University Building No.1
University Building No.2
E-Library
Inside of E-Library
Library
Gymnasium
Swimming Pool
Inside of Swimming Pool
A class
International Academic Symposium at Kim Il Sung University
Students
Pyongyang Kim Won Gyun Conservatory
Winding staircase, Classroom and Lecture room for foreign languages
Tutorial guidance
Concert hall, Dining room and Central hall
Spectators’ hall and General rehearsal
Sound control room, Dressing room and Practice room
Students
Pyongyang Secondary School No.1
Classrooms
Foreign language laboratory and Electrical laboratory
Physical laboratory
Chemical laboratory and Biological laboratory
Observation at the biological specimen room
pupils in primary class
Practice workshop and Library
Dormitory
Students
Pyongyang Students and Children’s Palace
Central hall
Accordion and Guitar circle room
Piano, dance, Oungum, Kayagum circle room
Art, Calligraphy, Embroidery circle room
Table-tennis, Rhythmic gymnastics, Heavy gymnastics circle room
Wrestling and Taekwon-Do circle room, and Gymnasium
Physics and Chemistry circle room, and room for astronomical observation
Computer circle room and Animal and plant museum
Theatre
Kim Jong Suk Nursery
Large chandelier and staircase and Floor of the central hall embedded with jewels
Story lesson, Dancing lesson, Singing lesson. The nursery teaches children how to play several musical instruments.
Playtime
Indoor general amusement room, Drawing lesson, In the indoor nature-observing room, and Wading pool
Bedroom, Snack time, Regular medical check-up of children, and Nursery school teachers
Children at the nursery