Behind the glamor of North Korea's tallest building 0
Ryugyong Hotel was started in 1987 with a full design of items from casinos, dance halls to Japanese restaurants…
Ryugyong Hotel was started in 1987 with a full design of items from casinos, dance halls to Japanese restaurants…
But in 1993, the project was suspended because North Korea suffered an economic recession and the Soviet Union collapsed.
But in 1993, the project was suspended because North Korea suffered an economic recession and the Soviet Union collapsed.
In 2008, the company Orascom Group (Egypt) was hired to install glass and install 3G network services for the building, but it has not yet been completed.
In 2008, the company Orascom Group (Egypt) was hired to install glass and install 3G network services for the building, but it has not yet been completed.
In 2012, Kempinski Hotels SA (Germany) planned to open a 150-room hotel at the top of the tower but the plan was eventually canceled.
In 2012, Kempinski Hotels SA (Germany) planned to open a 150-room hotel at the top of the tower but the plan was eventually canceled.
In 2014, the access road to the hotel was completed, leading to rumors that it was about to open.
In 2014, the access road to the hotel was completed, leading to rumors that it was about to open.
Up to now, the road has begun to crack and deteriorate, but the hotel is still quiet.
Up to now, the road has begun to crack and deteriorate, but the hotel is still quiet.
In October 2016, rumors about the opening date arose again when the building was installed with 3 lights at the top.
In October 2016, rumors about the opening date arose again when the building was installed with 3 lights at the top.
Last July, a banner appeared in front of the tower calling on people to implement the resolution of North Korea’s 7th Party Congress.
Last July, a banner appeared in front of the tower calling on people to implement the resolution of North Korea’s 7th Party Congress.
On July 27, the wall in front of the hotel was removed on the anniversary of the ceasefire between the two Koreas.
On July 27, the wall in front of the hotel was removed on the anniversary of the ceasefire between the two Koreas.
To date, the Ryugyong hotel has cost $622 million to build.
To date, the Ryugyong hotel has cost $622 million to build.
Many equipment and materials for construction projects are still exposed to the sun and rain after 3 decades.
Many equipment and materials for construction projects are still exposed to the sun and rain after 3 decades.
Although not yet accepting guests, the hotel still welcomes about 100,000 visitors each year, mainly Chinese visitors who come to see out of curiosity.
Although not yet accepting guests, the hotel still welcomes about 100,000 visitors each year, mainly Chinese visitors who come to see out of curiosity.
Phien An (according to Business Insider)
