Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea, located on the Taedong River and is built on the Taedong River about 30 miles (48 km) inland from the Korea Bay of the Yellow Sea. It is reputed to be the oldest city in Korea. The ancient capital of the legendary Tangun dynasty (2333 BC) was located on the site where, according to legend, the modern city of P'yongyang was founded in 1122 BC.

The city's recorded history began in 108 BC with the founding of a Chinese trading colony near P'yongyang, and the city was subsequently fortified. In 427 P'yongyang became the capital of the Koguryo kingdom, but in 668 it was captured by Chinese invaders. Later, the kings of the Koryo dynasty (918-1392) made P'yongyang their secondary capital. The city fell to the Japanese in 1592 and was devastated by the Manchus in the early 17th century.

In 1945, Japanese rule ended and it was occupied by Soviet forces became the temporary capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at its establishment in 1948 while it aimed to recapture its official capital at that time of Seoul. It was severely damaged in the Korean War, during which it was briefly occupied by South Korean forces. After the war, the city was quickly rebuilt with Soviet help, with many buildings built in Stalinist architecture.

The following are some of the popular spots for tourists:-

• Kumsusan Memorial Palace
• The Juche Tower
• The Rungrado May Day Stadium