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Kim Il Sung Square is a gigantic public space located in the center of Pyongyang, adjacent to the Taedonggang river. On the other side of the water sits Juche Tower, and behind it sits the Grand People's Study House. The square is one of the most famous locations in North Korea, as it is continually ... » Learn More about Kim Il Sung Square

The Pyongyang Arch of Triumph is a gigantic monument located near the center of the city. The arch, modeled in a similar style to the one in Paris, is designated to commemorate North Korea's resistance and liberation from Japanese rule. The structured is always visited on tours to North Korea ... » Learn More about Pyongyang Arch of Triumph

In many things pertaining to North Korea you have probably heard the "Worker's Party of Korea" or in Korean "조선로동당" (Chosonrodongdang) get mentioned many times. For those not too familiar with the country's politics or affairs, this may seem a tad confusing. Just what is the Worker's Party of Korea ... » Learn More about The Worker’s Party of Korea Explained

The Three Revolutions Exhibition is a complex in Pyongyang best remembered by its architectural style that resembles a planet, making puzzling viewing. The exhibition is dedicated to exploring the achievements of North Korea's Juche Ideology in terms of three specific sectors: Ideology, Technology ... » Learn More about Three Revolutions Exhibition

The Pyongyang Foreign Languages Bookstore is located a short walk away from Kim Il Sung Square, in the heart of the DPRK's capital. The store is commonly visited as a part of organized tours to the country, following a view around the square, and is essentially dedicated to selling visitors North ... » Learn More about Pyongyang Foreign Languages Bookstore