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Split from the Province of Pyongyang, Pyongyang today is the North Korea Capital. After the end of the Korean war in the year 1953 the North Korea Capital of Pyongyang was completely rebuilt. The North Korea Capital of Pyongyang is an impressive city which has been designed vest aesthetically. Wide roads, boulevards, innumerable skyscrapers, and Monolithic buildings adorn the city. Pyongyang, the North Korea Capital has a number of landmarks and spectacles that are unique to the place and are a major attraction for the tourists. These attractions include, Arch of Triumph (a larger replica of Paris's Arc de Triomphe), the reputed birthplace of Kim Il-sung at Mangyongdae Hill, Juche Tower, and two of the world's largest stadiums (Kim Il Sung Stadium and Rungnado May Day Stadium).
The North Korea Capital of Pyongyang is a Directly Governed City or Chikhalsi. It is at the same level as the Provincial Governments. Unlike Seoul, the South Korean Capital, the North Korea Capital is not a Special City as it is often thought to be.
Pyongyang, the North Korea Capital has a well developed transport system. They have a two line underground Metro system along with a long tram and a trolleybus service. A number of private automobiles run on the roads of the North Korea Capital and there are also subways for pedestrians.
The North Korea Capital is also equipped with proper Air and Train services. The state is the owner of Air- Koryo which has flights to most of the important destinations. There are also some International train services that link the North Korea Capital with places like Beijing and Moscow.
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