Pyongyang

Some of the key events about Pyongyang

• 1122

  The city was established as the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty
• 1592

  The city was severely damaged during the Japanese invasion of Korea
• 1866

  French forces attacked and burned parts of Pyongyang in retaliation for the execution of French missionaries
• 1890

  The first modern public park in Korea, Moranbong Park, was created
• 1894

  The city suffered significant destruction during the First Sino-Japanese War
• 1925

  The first modern department store in Korea opened
• 1948

  Pyongyang became the capital of the newly established Democratic People's Republic of Korea
• 1950

  Pyongyang was heavily bombed and largely destroyed during the Korean War
• 1953

  Major reconstruction efforts began after the Korean War, rebuilding the city
• 1953

  The city was left in ruins at the end of the Korean War, with only two buildings left standing in the city center
• 1965

  The Pyongyang Metro, the first underground railway system in Korea, opened
• 1982

  The Arch of Triumph, the world's tallest triumphal arch, was completed
• 1989

  The 13th World Festival of Youth and Students was hosted in the city
• 1990s

  Severe famine struck North Korea, affecting Pyongyang's population despite its privileged status
• 1995

  A major flood caused significant damage to the city's infrastructure
• 2006

  The Ryugyong Hotel, one of the tallest buildings in North Korea, resumed construction after a long hiatus
• 2006

  North Korea conducted its first nuclear test, leading to increased international isolation and sanctions affecting Pyongyang
• 2009

  A currency reform led to economic chaos and hardship for many Pyongyang residents
• 2012

  A major urban renewal project modernized many parts of the city
• 2020

  COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdowns and further economic difficulties in the city

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