What is the pyramid in North Korea?

The Ryugyong Hotel (Korean: ????; sometimes spelled as Ryu-Gyong Hotel), or Yu-Kyung Hotel, is an unfinished 330-metre-tall (1,080 ft) pyramid-shaped skyscraper in Pyongyang, North Korea. Its name (capital of willows, ?? in Hanja) is also one of the historical names for Pyongyang.



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5th Floor of Yanggakdo hotel is actually staff only area. If you enter the elevator of Yanggakdo hotel, you will found that there was no button for 5th floor. But there is a floor directory inside the elevator. It clearly states that 5th floor is “Staff Area”.

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In 2017, the United States banned its passport holders from traveling to North Korea and has renewed this ban through at least 2024. In a government memo issued at the time, the US urged potential travelers to consider that money from tourism in North Korea goes to the Kim regime and its practices.

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NORTH KOREA - AVOID ALL TRAVEL Avoid all travel to North Korea due to the uncertain security situation caused by its nuclear weapons development program and highly repressive regime.

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Then in 1992, after the collapse of ally and backer the Soviet Union, work stopped completely on Ryugyong Hotel. The 105-story, 1,083-foot structure protrudes above the rest of the North Korean capital's skyline. It remains the largest abandoned building in the world.

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In conclusion, Seoul is widely recognized as a safe city, making it an ideal destination for solo travelers. However, it's important to remember that even in safe cities like Seoul, it's always advisable to take certain precautions.

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