Impressive architectural works in Korea
After the Korean War, Pyongyang's government attempted to rebuild the country with many unique works expressing its identity.
Theater Moranbong was restored in 1954 after being devastated during the war.The first congressional meeting of Korea takes place here.On this occasion, MPs elected Kim Il Sung as president (Photo: Koryo).
Taedongmun Cinema was launched in 1955 and restored in 2008. (Photo: Koryo)
Mansudae monument was started in 1972. It places two 20m-high bronze statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.(Photo: Guardian).
The indoor stadium in Pyongyang was inaugurated in 1973 with a capacity of 20,000 people.The facility is also home to important political meetings.(Photo: Guardian).
The Kumsusan memorial entrance gate was built in 1977. After this gate is the resting place of Kim Jong Un's previous leaders.(Photo: Guardian).
Kumsusan memorial (1977) was originally the seat of Kim Jong Il's chair, then became his mausoleum.(Photo: Guardian).
Pyongyang's ice rink was launched in 1981, with a capacity of 6,000 people.This is one of Korea's most impressive sports facilities.The architects of this work are said to be influential from the cathedral in Liverpool, England.(Photo: Guardian).
Changgwang entertainment complex built between 1981 and 1986. In addition to amusement parks, there are many services such as swimming pools, spas and hair salons . (Photo: Guardian).
Juche Idea tower is 170m high, is the monument of self-reliance theory in Korea.(Photo: Guardian).
The Arc de Triomphe was built in 1982 in the location where Kim Il Sung first spoke in public in the capital of Pyongyang.It was assembled from 25,500 granite blocks as Mr. Kim's number of days in his 70th birthday. It was 10 meters taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.(Photo: Guardian).
People's Road University is the largest public library, located opposite Kim Il Sung Square with an area of 100,000m 2 .(Photo: Guardian).
Koryo Hotel was born in 1985 to serve foreign tourists.The project consists of two 45-storey towers, connected by a bridge in the middle, can serve 1,000 visitors.(Photo: Guardian).
The Ryugyong Hotel has 3,000 rooms, intended to be inaugurated on the anniversary of Kim Il Sung's 100th birthday in 2012, but has not been completed yet.(Photo: Guardian).
Yongwang Railway Station built in 1987 is a learning project from the Russian subway system.(Photo: Guardian).
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