Pyongyang

Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea, located in the northwest part of the country along the Taedong River. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of North Korea, known for its distinctive architecture, including large monuments and government buildings. The city has a population of about 2.8 million people and is notable for its strict control by the government, with limited interaction with the outside world. Pyongyang is often depicted in international media due to its unique political status, nuclear ambitions, and human rights issues within the country.