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P'yŏngyang. lit.'flat soil'. Pyongyang [a] is the capital and largest city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, where it is sometimes labeled as the "Capital of the Revolution" ( 혁명의 수도 ). [8] Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 km (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the ...
May 19, 2024 · P'yŏngyang, North Korea. The ancient capital of the legendary Dangun dynasty (2333 bce) was located on the site where, according to legend, Pyongyang was founded in 1122 bce. The city’s history began in 108 bce with the establishment of a Chinese trading colony near Pyongyang, and the city was subsequently fortified.
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North Korea, [c] officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ( DPRK ), [d] is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. [e] The country's western border is ...
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. It was the capital of the Koguryŏ kingdom ( ad 427–668), then was subjected by Silla.
Jan 3, 2024 · Life and work in Pyongyang, the show city of North Korea, is dedicated to the maintenance of the regime established by the Kim dynasty. Devotion to the Great Leader, Kim Il-Sung, his son the ...
1 day ago · North Korea, country in East Asia that occupies the northern portion of the Korean peninsula. It is bordered by China and Russia to the north and by the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to the south. The national capital, P’yongyang, is a major industrial and transport center near the west coast.
Aug 22, 2018 · Pyongyang (flat land) is the administrative capital and the largest city in North Korea. Korean mythology claims that the city was founded in 112 BCE by remnants of the Chinese dynasty on the site that was the capital of the heavenly King Dangun. The grave of the Chinese sage, Kija, who founded the city, lies in the northern part of Pyongyang.
