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Capital and largest city of North Korea

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Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea, where it is sometimes labeled as the "Capital of the Revolution". Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River about 109 km (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is a directly administered city with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces.

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North Korea Fires Missile During Blinken's Visit to South Korea – Provocation Amid Political Turmoil North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea for high-level diplomatic talks. The missile, believed to be an.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published on January 6, 2025

North Korea's Kim and his daughter join New Year's Eve celebrations in Pyongyang North Korea staged a New Year's Eve performance at its giant May Day Stadium, with leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter in attendance. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 2025

Kim Jong Un and Daughter Attend Pyongyang's New Year Party\| Breathtaking Fireworks, Drone Displays Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, attended North Korea’s grand New Year celebration at the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang. The event featured breathtaking fireworks, ice dancing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published on January 1, 2025

Ukraine says North Korean troops suffering heavy losses in Kursk region fighting It’s the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent between 10,000 and 12,000 soldiers to Russia to help fight in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published on December 27, 2024

Beer for the masses? A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published on December 18, 2024

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North Korea fires missile into sea as South Korea and US prepare drills A North Korean missile landed in the Sea of Japan this morning after Pyongyang threatened an "unprecedented" response to Western allies' rumoured military drills in the region. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2023
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