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Some of the key events about Pyongyang
- 1122The city was established as the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty
- 1592The city was severely damaged during the Japanese invasion of Korea
- 1866French forces attacked and burned parts of Pyongyang in retaliation for the execution of French missionaries
- 1890The first modern public park in Korea, Moranbong Park, was created
- 1894The city suffered significant destruction during the First Sino-Japanese War
- 1925The first modern department store in Korea opened
- 1948Pyongyang became the capital of the newly established Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- 1950Pyongyang was heavily bombed and largely destroyed during the Korean War
- 1953Major reconstruction efforts began after the Korean War, rebuilding the city
- 1953The city was left in ruins at the end of the Korean War, with only two buildings left standing in the city center
- 1965The Pyongyang Metro, the first underground railway system in Korea, opened
- 1982The Arch of Triumph, the world's tallest triumphal arch, was completed
- 1989The 13th World Festival of Youth and Students was hosted in the city
- 1990sSevere famine struck North Korea, affecting Pyongyang's population despite its privileged status
- 1995A major flood caused significant damage to the city's infrastructure
- 2006The Ryugyong Hotel, one of the tallest buildings in North Korea, resumed construction after a long hiatus
- 2006North Korea conducted its first nuclear test, leading to increased international isolation and sanctions affecting Pyongyang
- 2009A currency reform led to economic chaos and hardship for many Pyongyang residents
- 2012A major urban renewal project modernized many parts of the city
- 2020COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdowns and further economic difficulties in the city
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