Kim Il Sung Square, Pyongyang, North Korea｜A meeting point of history and modernity

🌟Highlights: Kim Il Sung Square is the central square of the capital, located on Mansu Hill in the center of Pyongyang. The square is centered around a huge bronze statue of Kim Il Sung, flanked by sculptures of groups of people under red flags, with the Korean Revolution Museum behind it, and the Juche Tower and the Grand People's Study House to the north and south. It is the venue for important political and cultural events, celebrations, public gatherings, and military parades in North Korea. ⏳History: The square is located on the banks of the Taedong River, at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Pyongyang. It was built in 1945 and completed in August 1954. It was expanded in 1987 to cover an area of 75,000 square meters and can accommodate about 100,000 people. The ground is entirely paved with granite. ✅Architecture: The square is centered around a bronze statue of Kim Il Sung, flanked by sculptures of groups of people under red flags, with the Korean Revolution Museum behind it, the Grand People's Study House and the Juche Tower in front of it, the State Council, the State Economic Commission, and the Korean National Museum of Fine Arts on the right, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Education Commission, and the Korean National Central History Museum on the left. 🚉Transportation: The Pyongyang Metro is a convenient way to get around. You can take the subway to a station near Kim Il Sung Square. 🕙Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, open all day. 📝Tips: North Korea is 1 hour ahead of Beijing time, so be sure to adjust your schedule accordingly. There may be souvenir shops around the square where you can buy some North Korean souvenirs, but be sure to pay attention to the price and quality and consume rationally. Respect local laws, regulations, and customs, and do not engage in behavior that may cause misunderstanding or be inappropriate. In addition, there are many important buildings and attractions around the square, such as the Korean Revolution Museum, which can be visited together, but be sure to follow the rules of each venue, do not touch the exhibits, and do not take photos at will (in areas with special regulations).