Pyongyang-1950: The Early Years

Welcome to the humble beginnings of the Great Leader's beloved city, Pyongyang. It was a peaceful time, with a population of 100,000 and a thriving market for rice and coal.

Life was good in 1950, where everyone had a good laugh with the local accordion man, and the smell of coal smoke wafted through the air as everyone huddled around the central heating system.

Learn about the coal mining industry that made this city tick or explore the local music scene with the accordion man