Pyongyang Zoo in Pictures Pyongyang zoo, or the Korea Central Zoo as it officially known, is North Korea's national zoo. DPRK founder Kim Il Sung ordered its construction in 1959…

Blast From The Past - What Was The Pyongyang Beer Festival? The inaugural and still the only ever Pyongyang Beer Festival was held in the North Korean capital from August…

Can North Koreans travel abroad? Similar to communist regimes of the past, international travel can prove to be quite difficult but does it exist? Can North Koreans travel abroad?It's a…

North Korean Tour Guides or Government Minders? You've probably watched any number of YouTube documentaries on North Korea. From Vice media to National Geographic, you think you have a good feel…

Regardless of your opinion on North Korea, you've got to admit they produce some pretty unique suits. So what exactly is a North Korean suit and how do I get…

What is the Day of the Sun North Korea celebrates the birthday of Eternal President Kim Il Sung every year on April 15th. It has become known as the day…

What is Mount Paektu? Paektusan or Baekdusan 백두산  in Korean, 长白山 Chángbái Shān in Chinese - Mount Paektu is a sacred mountain on the Korean / Chinese border.At 2,777 meters it…

The Story of the Ryugyong Hotel "The Hotel of Doom", "The Phantom Hotel" "The tallest unoccupied hotel in the world". The Ryugyong hotel has heard it all over the course…