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  1. Pyongyang - Wikipedia

    Pyongyang is in the west-central part of North Korea; the city lies on a flat plain about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of the Korea Bay, an arm of the Yellow Sea. The Taedong River flows southwestward through the city toward the Korea Bay.

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

    3 days ago · Pyongyang, province-level municipality and 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. The city site occupies a level area on both sides of the river, and the built-up area spreads northward and eastward toward low mountains.

  3. A Visitor’s Guide to Pyongyang, North Korea - The Tech Edvocate

    Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, is a city shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Known for its grand monuments and strict regulations, Pyongyang offers a unique travel experience unlike any other. Key Attractions. Kim Il-sung Square: A massive public square often used for military parades and public gatherings.

  4. North Korea says it discovered the remains of a South Korean …

    Oct 19, 2024 · North Korea accused South Korea of flying drones over the night skies of Pyongyang three different times this month to drop anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets. It threatened to respond with force if such flights occur again.

  5. Pyongyang Tourism (North Korea) (2025) - A Complete Travel …

    Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea, located in the southwest part of the country, on the Taedong River. Established more than 5,000 years ago, it is an ancient city with a rich history, now serving as the political, industrial, and cultural epicenter of the country.

  6. Pyongyang – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

    Pyongyang (Korean: 평양, P'yŏngyang) is the capital city of North Korea, with about 2,750,000 inhabitants. It is on the Taedong River in the southwest of the country and is known as the Capital of the Revolution. Pyongyang, capital of North Korea A street scene in Pyongyang

  7. Pyongyang - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Pyŏngyang (평양 직할시 in hangul, 平壤直轄市 in hanja) is the capital and biggest city in North Korea. The government does not want people from outside the country to know anything about North Korea, so Pyongyang is one of the few places in North Korea that people from other countries can travel to.

  8. Pyongyang - Capital city of North Korea - Korea Konsult

    Foreigners first coming to Pyongyang get amazed by the greatness of the cityscape with its fascinating public buildings and gigantic monuments. Pyongyang has a long history. In 427 AC it was mentioned as a capital of Koguryo Kingdom - the biggest and the most powerful state out of the three ancient Korean kingdoms (Silla, Paekche, and Koguryo).

  9. P’yŏngyang summary | Britannica

    P’yŏngyang , City (pop., 2001 est.: 3,164,000), capital of North Korea, on the Taedong River. Founded in 1122 bc according to legend, it is said to be the oldest city in Korea. In 108 bc the Chinese established a trading colony there.

  10. Pyongyang - Wikitravel

    Dec 18, 2024 · P'yŏngyang (평양 Pyeongyang), with about 2,750,000 inhabitants, is the capital city of North Korea, also calling itself the "Democratic" People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is situated on the Taedong River in the southwest of the country.