Who designed Pyongyang?
One of Kim Il-sung’s priorities while designing Pyongyang was to limit the population. Authorities maintain a restrictive regime of movement into the city, making it atypical of East Asia as it is silent, uncrowded and spacious.
What is special about Pyongyang?
Pyongyang is a famous tourist destination. The city has preserved its Goguryeo Old City and historic sites such as Anhak Palace and Kwangbop Temple. The Sino-Korean Friendship Tower is a location that Chinese tourists regularly visit.
Can North Korean citizens leave North Korea?
Freedom of movement North Korean citizens usually cannot freely travel around the country, let alone travel abroad. North Korean refugees who flee to China are often later forcibly repatriated back to North Korea by authorities, and are routinely beaten and sent to prison camps after repatriation.
What happens if you commit a crime in North Korea?
Foreigners accused of crimes against North Korea Two reporters from the United States were sentenced to penal labour after being found guilty of crimes against the nation. According to the law of North Korea, such an act is punishable either by a life sentence in prison, or death.