Kim Il-sung Square, Central parade square in Chung-guyok district, North Korea.
Kim Il-sung Square covers 75,000 square meters along the Taedong River, featuring the Grand People's Study House and government buildings.
The square, constructed in 1954 after the Korean War, served as a symbol of national reconstruction and development in Pyongyang.
The square functions as North Korea's primary location for military parades, national celebrations, and mass gatherings for up to 100,000 participants.
White dots mark specific positions where participants stand during organized events, while an underground department store operates beneath the square.
The square serves as North Korea's kilometer zero point, from which all national road distances are measured throughout the country.
Location: Pyongyang
Location: Chung-guyok
Inception: 1954
GPS coordinates: 39.01953,125.75247
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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