Ryugyong Hotel EXPLAINED | North Korea's Mysterious Hotel & Modern Pyongyang

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The Ryugyong Hotel, often referred to by intrigued foreigners as the Hotel of Doom or by some other demeaning moniker, is the official name of the towering 330m high pyramidal building in the heart of Pyongyang.
Begun in the 1980s, the hotel is yet to open to the public, but that doesn't mean it doesn't serve a purpose, and the neo-futuristic architectural style it inspired has started to take over the capital!
NK News Podcast: nknews.org/category/north-korea-news-podcast/latest/north-korea-goes-viral-on-youtube-nknews-podcast-ep-228/912532
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:37 History of the Ryugyong
03:07 Ryugyong Today
04:24 Modern Pyongyang
07:57 Outro & NK News Podcast
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🎵 Music:
Wangjaesan Light Music Band:
세금없는 우리 나라 - Our Country Without Taxes
들판에서 - In The Field
내 이름 묻지 마세요 - Don't Ask My Name
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Пікірлер: 56

@UniquelyUnseen 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up I was always weirdly interested in North Korea/the DPRK, and the Korean pensinula at large. While there was a lot of material on the South, not much existed about the North unless you wanted to read stories from defectors. This channel giving a look into the less political, more praactical side of the country, is unique.

@aesthetic8289 2 жыл бұрын

@항일유격대 김일성(유격훈련 도입) I wouldn’t say that if I was you friend, as you might know South Korea has National Security Act which makes supporting reunification,tongil, ilegal

@someonee3186 2 жыл бұрын

DPRK Explained explains how the DPRK functions way better than other news outlets, I wish that this channel was more recognized internationally, as others can see how the DPRK works without having to take any sides.

@johnmattan3273 2 жыл бұрын

Being an unused skyscraper that’s used to display beautiful LED imagery and is a staple landmark of the city, the Ryugyong Hotel reminds me a lot of One Times Square.

@HelloThere-ot1xh 2 жыл бұрын

Just in time! Underrated channel

@ComradeDizzylord 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing quality yet again, definitely worth the wait.

@bumb.wingman 2 жыл бұрын

The intro slaps!

@brianmcdowell6066 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I was turned onto this channel through your appearance on NKNEWS podcast and I’m a big fan. Thanks dude

@ExtremelyRareDPRKvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting 🤩

@halicarnassus8235 Жыл бұрын

As promised to the creator of this channel recently as of tonight, I checked out this video and once again it is impeccable presentation. Good job young man

@KyleEvermore 2 жыл бұрын

Holy hell what a great job you do. I've been interested in the DPRK and have read a few books about it. Please keep up the work. Also, would you please link your podcast interview :)

@DPRKExplained 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The link is in the description - just missed it off when I first uploaded it!

@tonymacdonald072 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video, and fantastic graphics. I’ve been lucky to visit the outside of the hotel when the light were on; it’s very impressive.

@steffen6987 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@robertfletcher3421 2 жыл бұрын

It looks a fascinating city. I look forward to more.

@kouji0048 2 жыл бұрын

as usual, very detailed explanation! kudos to you! it's as if you lived there for a long time!

@Brick-Life 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ryugyong Hotel! The LED display is great and adds life and colour to the night scene of Pyongyang.

@stover14 Жыл бұрын

Bro, what? The architecture is atrocious

@kaminari1028 11 ай бұрын

@@stover14i swear there are a ton of bots in the comment section.

@EulaliaDaisy 10 күн бұрын

@@stover14 idk man, I like it. I think it's pretty cool looking.

@stover14 10 күн бұрын

@EulaliaDaisy Yeah I took one look at your channel. It adds up

@tomislavnagy8715 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering when You are going to make a Video about Ryugyong Hotel! Thank You!

@stickynorth 2 жыл бұрын

I do hope it's finished officially one day! It's amazing!

@WszystkooKRLD 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always ;) greetings from Poland!

@lucasneres9016 2 жыл бұрын

do you plan to add translated subtitles in your videos? Anyways, i really appreciate your work. keep it up !

@chou3595 2 жыл бұрын

bravo 👏🤩

@egret4393 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@ananymishra968 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the title of the music at 0:54? Edit: I found it. It's a rendition of Don't ask my name by Wangjaesan Light music banf Incase someone else is also looking for it here's the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldJ-Y5mUnceWk3k.html

@rdanielr93 Жыл бұрын

I've been interested in North Korea for so many years and I've finally come across this brilliant channel, thanks!

@galaxy1234 Жыл бұрын

ok so you say you are showing the culture and daily life. does those fancy hotels represent ordinary lives? Everything is clear in the way you talk about things.

@childofcascadia Жыл бұрын

I like that you show it as a real place with real people who live their lives there. So much of the media about north korea makes it like almost cartoonishly evil and surreal

@Swrdfshtrmbns 2 жыл бұрын

Which cover of “Don’t Ask My Name” is used in this? Sounds cool.

@DPRKExplained 2 жыл бұрын

It's by the Wangjaesan Light Music Band

@stevejeffries1603 Жыл бұрын

It's like something out of 1950s script for me

@glomibabel1894 2 жыл бұрын

can you make list with every skyscraper pyongyang maybe + 150 meters or +100 meters. and show us graphic

@christ8076 2 күн бұрын

7:11 With this big Graphic Display it might be possible to run Doom on the Hotel of Doom. 😁

@Joserae Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how does housing work in NK? Like, how is the process like? Who gets to live in the newest parts? I imagine the people who live in the older neighborhoods have been living there since the start.

@davidgjam7600 2 жыл бұрын

It's weird and refreshing to see contemporary construction that isn't just 5-over-1 gentrification cubes. North Korea is the last refuge of Postmodernism and High-Tech style, and it's hilarious to see.

@HeadsFullOfEyeballs Жыл бұрын

Lots of other autocracies with inferiority complexes still build flashy skyscrapers! Look at the Gulf monarchies.

@super-quantumunitintelproc8107 Жыл бұрын

The worst about being fascinated by and majorly interested in NK is that instead of listening, I went "damn where did they find that sick instrumental of 'don't ask my name'" (no but really, where?)

@vincentas1 Жыл бұрын

where can i see the future 3d renders?

@simonnienhuis6524 Жыл бұрын

But is it ubiquitous?

@AntonKruchkin 2 жыл бұрын

Teacher ben is that you?

@DPRKExplained 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@mahmudmarsudi4430 2 жыл бұрын

It is surprising to me that you are actually have the british accent, since you always use korean accent within the whole videos....

@hobby.hub7 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video about sports in North Korea?

@SyaqilHazeeqHasrilSufiantoPl1 Ай бұрын

I Have One Question, Have You Been To The DPRK Before?

@Swat_Dennis 2 жыл бұрын

What I really like about Pyongyang? It’s all so colorful and everything fits together Where I live every new building has a different style that doesn’t fit with what’s already there

@dmist24 2 жыл бұрын

great video again! but I'm still wondering if there are any real businesses inside those buildings, or are they just empty lonely building just to show off foreigners and locals with progress.

@jocelynstark4090 2 жыл бұрын

Most of these buildings are residential buildings.

@vladilenkalatschev4915 2 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful and cozy modern city - Pyongyang

@ricardoshillyshally5012 Жыл бұрын

lmao

@Pichipieify Жыл бұрын

@@ricardoshillyshally5012 you might think it is funny but I also agree that is uniquely beautiful. something that looks like can only be seen in north korea

@DTSY_T 2 жыл бұрын

Your passion for North Korean affairs is infectious ❤. Love the nice touches about Sadong district. Literally cannot wait for Pothonggang and Sadong opening soon. North Korea has reached new heights with its modern architecture. Also looking forward to Hwassong district, apparently a lot of the Donju (elites) will be funding that project, attractive for its location (I.e, close to places of business). Rumours also that KJU wants Pyongyang's general hospital to open soon. 2022 must be North Korea's year to shine in modern development.

@adambaudelaire3365 Жыл бұрын

All the new buildings are so astonishingly ugly. some of the worst architecture I've seen. I wonder when this country will heal itself... It's so sad.