The Modern City of Pyongyang EXPLAINED | North Korea's Capital City

Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a city that has been completely built from the ground up. Rising from the ashes of the Korean War, to becoming both a ceremonial heart of the nation, and a modern city teeming with new skyscrapers and quirky architecture. But Pyongyang wasn't built in a day. The past 8 decades have seen significant changes to the city's design ethos. From the Chollima Era of mass reconstruction, through the Three Revolutions Era when monuments and cultural centres became the focus, to the rapid expansion of the 21st century. --- 📍 Featuring archive footage, images, and historical maps, this is your complete guide to modern Pyongyang. --- 🔗 Follow & Support DPRK Explained 💡 Patreon:   / dprkexplained   📸 Instagram:   / dprkexplained   📱 TikTok:   / dprkexplained   --- ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 02:24 – The Chollima Era 07:33 – The Three Revolutions Era 14:04 – The Modern Era 18:00 – Final Thoughts --- 🔔 Subscribe for more: DPRK Explained brings you accessible videos on Korean history, culture, and society. #Pyongyang #NorthKorea #DPRK #DPRKExplained #History