Editing Pyongyang (section)

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[[File:Pyongyang aerial view (15124608601).jpg|thumb|right|Modern-day Pyongyang]]
On 25 August 1945, the [[25th Army (Soviet Union)|Soviet 25th Army]] entered Pyongyang and it became the temporary capital of the [[Provisional People's Committee for North Korea]]. A People's Committee was already established there, led by veteran Christian nationalist [[Cho Man-sik]].<ref>{{cite book |title=The Making of Modern Korea |last=Buzo |first=Adrian |year=2002 |publisher=Routledge |location=London |isbn=0-415-23749-1 |pages=54–57}}</ref> Pyongyang became the de facto capital of North Korea upon its establishment in 1948. At the time, the Pyongyang government aimed to recapture Korea's official capital, Seoul. [[Bombing of Pyongyang|Pyongyang was again severely damaged]] in the [[Korean War]], during which it was [[Battle of Pyongyang (1950)|briefly occupied]] by South Korean forces from 19 October to 6 December 1950. The city saw many refugees evacuate when advancing Chinese forces pushed southward towards Pyongyang. UN forces oversaw the evacuation of refugees as they retreated from Pyongyang in December 1950.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pyongyang taken as UN retreats, 1950 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/pyongyang-taken-as-un-retreats/znhynrd |access-date=2021-08-21 |website=BBC Archive |language=en |archive-date=21 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821095028/https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/pyongyang-taken-as-un-retreats/znhynrd |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1952, it was the target of the largest aerial raid of the entire war, involving 1,400 UN aircraft.

Already during the war, plans were made to reconstruct the city. On 27 July 1953 – the day the armistice between North Korea and South Korea was signed – ''The Pyongyang Review'' wrote: "While streets were in flames, an exhibition showing the general plan of restoration of Pyongyang was held at the Moranbong Underground Theater", the air raid shelter of the government under [[Moranbong]]. "On the way of victory... fireworks which streamed high into the night sky of the capital in a gun salute briefly illuminated the construction plan of the city which would rise soon with a new look".<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Schinz |first1=Alfred |last2=Eckart |first2=Dege |year=1990 |title=Pyongyang-Ancient and Modern – the Capital of North Korea |journal=GeoJournal |volume=22 |issue=1 |page=25 |doi=10.1007/BF02428536 |s2cid=153574542}}</ref> After the war, the city was quickly rebuilt with assistance from the [[Soviet Union]], and many buildings were built in the style of [[Stalinist architecture]]. The plans for the modern city of Pyongyang were first displayed for public viewing in a theatre building. Kim Jung-hee, one of the founding members of the Korean Architects Alliance, who had studied architecture in [[Empire of Japan|prewar Japan]], was appointed by Kim Il Sung to design the city's master plan. [[Moscow Architectural Institute]] designed the "Pyongyang City Reconstruction and Construction Comprehensive Plan" in 1951, and it was officially adopted in 1953. The transformation into a modern, propaganda-designed city featuring Stalin-style architecture with a Korean-style arrangement (and other modernist architecture that was said to have been greatly influenced by Brazilian architect [[Oscar Niemeyer]]) began.<ref>金聖甫、李信澈「写真と絵で見る北朝鮮現代史」監修: 李泳采、韓興鉄訳、コモンズ、東京・新宿(原著2010年12月1日).{{ISBN|978-4861870750}}.2018年4月30日閲覧.</ref> The [[Constitution of North Korea|1972 Constitution]] officially declared Pyongyang the capital.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Korea (Democratic People's Republic of) 1972 (rev. 1998) Constitution - Constitute |url=https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_1998 |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=www.constituteproject.org |language=en |archive-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716120714/https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Peoples_Republic_of_Korea_1998 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[Death and state funeral of Kim Il Sung|funeral of Kim Il Sung]] was held in Pyongyang in 1994. Then on 19 July, it concluded with a cortege procession when his corpse moved through the streets with a hearse as people cried out in hysteria while watching the funeral.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1994-07-19 |title=Crying by numbers at Kim's state funeral |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/crying-by-numbers-at-kim-s-state-funeral-1415015.html |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=The Independent |language=en |archive-date=16 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716121753/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/crying-by-numbers-at-kim-s-state-funeral-1415015.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2001, North Korean authorities began a long-term modernisation programme. The Ministry of Capital City Construction Development was included in the [[Cabinet of North Korea|Cabinet]] in that year. In 2006, Kim Jong Il's brother-in-law [[Jang Song-thaek|Jang Song Thaek]] took charge of the ministry.

Throughout the rule of [[Kim Jong Un]] a number of residential projects were constructed. In 2012, Changjon Street,<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:[통일문화가꿔가기 38] 평양 창전거리 건설 비하인드 소설《강자》 |url=http://www.jajusibo.com/39729 |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=자주시보}}</ref> a residential project with 2,784 units, was inaugurated in the heart of Pyongyang. 2013 and 2014 residential projects dedicated to scientists were completed in Unha Scientists Street and Wisong Scientists Street with more than 1,000 units each while in 2015 work took place on a residential project in [[Mirae Scientists Street]] with 2,584 units. In 2017, in dedication to the [[Day of the Sun|105th birthday]] of the [[History of North Korea|founder]] and first leader, [[Kim Il Sung]], 4,804 units were built in the new [[Ryomyong New Town|Ryomyong Street complex]]. The second decade of the 2000s saw the construction of residential projects in Songhwa Street near the [[Taedonggang Brewing Company]] in Sadong District (2022), in Taephyong area in Mangyongdae district, and in the Pothong Riverside Terraced Residential District located at the city center next to the Pothong River on land previously used by the headquarters of the [[International Taekwon-Do Federation]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.38north.org/2021/04/pyongyang-development-projects-off-to-a-strong-start/ |title=Pyongyang Development Projects off to a Strong Start |first=Martyn |last=Williams |date=15 April 2021 |website=[[38 North]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=9 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809045323/https://www.38north.org/2021/04/pyongyang-development-projects-off-to-a-strong-start/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Kim Jong Un ordered that the residential district be renamed "Kyongru-dong" meaning "beautiful bead terrace".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nknews.org/2021/08/kim-jong-un-visits-construction-site-for-new-luxury-apartments-in-pyongyang/ |title=Kim Jong Un visits construction site for new luxury apartments in Pyongyang &#124; NK News |date=21 August 2021 |website=[[NK News]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706231003/https://www.nknews.org/2021/08/kim-jong-un-visits-construction-site-for-new-luxury-apartments-in-pyongyang/ |url-status=live }}</ref> From the 50s to the 70s the area was the location of the residence of Kim Il Sung and was known as "Mansion No. 5".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rfa.org/english/news/korea/legacy-10252021135553.html |title=North Korean leader Kim Jong Un builds luxury villas over grandfather's old home |website=[[Radio Free Asia]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=7 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407200735/https://www.rfa.org/english/news/korea/legacy-10252021135553.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Other recent public building projects include the [[Mansudae People's Theatre]] opened in 2012, the [[Munsu Water Park]] opened in 2013, and the renovated and expanded [[Pyongyang Sunan International Airport|Sunan International Airport]] and [[Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex]], both completed in 2015,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.38north.org/2017/07/hferon071817/ |title=Pyongyang's Construction Boom: Is North Korea Beating Sanctions? |first=Henri |last=Féron |date=18 July 2017 |website=[[38 North]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623122843/https://www.38north.org/2017/07/hferon071817/ |url-status=live }}</ref> the Samjiyon Orchestra Theater,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20181011005500315 |title=N. Korean leader visits newly renovated orchestra theater in Pyongyang |last=Yoo |first=Cheong-mo |date=11 October 2018 |website=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623122843/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20181011005500315 |url-status=live }}</ref> which was fitted out of the domed Korean People's Army Circus built in 1964, and the [[Pyongyang General Hospital]], of which construction started in 2020. Additional re-development projects occurred in the area around the Arch of Triumph where the Pyongyang People's Hospital no. 1 was demolished. Apartment blocks in the area of Inhŭng-dong, in [[Moranbong-guyok]] district and in the area of Sinwon-dong in [[Potonggang-guyok|Pothonggang district]] were demolished<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nknews.org/2019/01/major-demolition-underway-in-central-pyongyangs-moranbong-district-imagery/ |title=Major demolition underway in central Pyongyang's Moranbong district: imagery &#124; NK News |first=Colin |last=Zwirko |date=9 January 2019 |website=[[NK News]] |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623122843/https://www.nknews.org/2019/01/major-demolition-underway-in-central-pyongyangs-moranbong-district-imagery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in 2018–2019 for the construction of new apartment buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nknews.org/pro/major-construction-springs-up-in-shadow-of-infamous-pyongyang-hotel-imagery/ |title=Major construction springs up in shadow of infamous Pyongyang hotel: Imagery |first=Colin |last=Zwirko |date=14 June 2022 |website=NK PRO |access-date=23 June 2022 |archive-date=23 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623122429/https://www.nknews.org/pro/major-construction-springs-up-in-shadow-of-infamous-pyongyang-hotel-imagery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Also in 2018 the Youth Park Open-Air Theatre in Sungri Street, used to host political rallies, was rebuilt.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kcnawatch.org/newstream/1579273291-970390963/Pyongyang-City-Youth-Park-Open-Air-Theatre-inaugurated/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407050859/https://kcnawatch.org/newstream/1579273291-970390963/Pyongyang-City-Youth-Park-Open-Air-Theatre-inaugurated/ |archive-date=7 April 2023 |title=Newstream}}</ref> In 2021–2022 a major housing project was executed along Songhwa Street in southeast part of the city<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nknews.org/2024/02/north-korea-kicks-off-fourth-10000-home-project-in-capital-in-four-years/|title=North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years|author=Colin Zwirko|date=2024-02-26|accessdate=2024-02-26|publisher=[[NK News]]}}</ref> Hwasong Street in [[Hwasong-guyok|Hwasong District]] in northern Pyongyang with high-rises.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-adds-skyscraper-simplifies-designs-for-major-new-housing-project/ |title=North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project |date=2023-02-23 |access-date=2023-02-23 |publisher=[[NK News]] |author=Colin Zwirko |archive-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223140131/https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-adds-skyscraper-simplifies-designs-for-major-new-housing-project/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023 phase two of construction of housing in [[Hwasong-guyok|Hwasong district]] was launched, on the former territory of the Pyongyang Vegetable Science Institute. In addition, a complex of [[greenhouse]] farm and housing was initiated on the former territory of [[Kangdong Airport|Kangdong Airfield]] which was demolished in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nknews.org/2023/02/kim-jong-un-opens-construction-on-major-housing-and-farm-projects-in-capital/ |title=Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital |author=Colin Zwirko |date=2023-02-16 |access-date=2023-02-17 |publisher=[[NK News]] |archive-date=17 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217203312/https://www.nknews.org/2023/02/kim-jong-un-opens-construction-on-major-housing-and-farm-projects-in-capital/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In April 2024 the second stage of construction in the Hwasong area was completed in Rimhung Street with 10,000 apartments was marked with an extravagant ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nknews.org/2024/04/kim-jong-un-debuts-new-song-praising-himself-at-grand-opening-of-housing-project/|title=Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project|publisher=[[NK News]]|author=Colin Zwirko|date=2024-04-17|accessdate=2024-04-17}}</ref>

In 2025 a new residential district at Taesŏng-dong, [[Taesong-guyok]], next to [[Korea Central Zoo]] came under construction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.38north.org/2025/03/quick-take-first-footprints-of-new-pyognyang-housing-project-appear/|title=Quick Take: First Footprints of New Pyongyang Housing Project Appear|date=2025-03-13|accessdate=2025-04-02|last1=Williams|first1=Martyn|last2=Ragnone|first2=Iliana|publisher=[[NK News]]}}</ref> Also in 2025 the last phase in the construction of the the southern end of the Hwasong District occured.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.38north.org/2025/03/kim-jong-un-plots-continued-renewal-of-pyongyang/|title=Kim Jong Un Plots Continued Renewal of Pyongyang|last1=Williams|first1=Martyn|publisher=[[NK News]]|date=2025-03-10|accessdate=2025-04-02}}</ref>

Pyongyang, alongside [[Seoul]], [[Bids for the 2032 Summer Olympics|launched a bid]] to host the [[2032 Summer Olympics]], but failed to make the joint city candidate list.