North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say



News North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say Construction efforts took place over a long-term period - and have not featured in state media Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Seawaters.com North Korean authorities are in the process of extending the Pyongyang metro system, multiple sources have told NK News, claims which also appear to be backed up by commercially accessible satellite imagery. The two-line metro system – which first opened in 1973 and is said to include secret government-only lines – is being expanded to the west of the existing Kwangbok terminus of the Hyoksin line, sources said. North Korean authorities are in the process of extending the Pyongyang metro system, multiple sources have told NK News, claims which also appear to be backed up by commercially accessible satellite imagery. The two-line metro system – which first opened in 1973 and is said to include secret government-only lines – is being expanded to the west of the existing Kwangbok terminus of the Hyoksin line, sources said. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say

Construction efforts took place over a long-term period - and have not featured in state media

Chad O'Carroll April 25, 2018

North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say

North Korean authorities are in the process of extending the Pyongyang metro system, multiple sources have told NK News, claims which also appear to be backed up by commercially accessible satellite imagery.

The two-line metro system – which first opened in 1973 and is said to include secret government-only lines – is being expanded to the west of the existing Kwangbok terminus of the Hyoksin line, sources said.