The North Korean capital was bustling with new construction activity in early 2021, according to high-resolution satellite imagery, despite persistent economic difficulties and a prolonged pandemic-related lockdown.
Authorities have shifted priorities in recent years when it comes to top-down construction projects -- appearing to temporarily abandon some of their largest projects while launching newer and bigger ones. In recent months, workers were also busy on smaller projects across Pyongyang.
The North Korean capital was bustling with new construction activity in early 2021, according to high-resolution satellite imagery, despite persistent economic difficulties and a prolonged pandemic-related lockdown.
Authorities have shifted priorities in recent years when it comes to top-down construction projects -- appearing to temporarily abandon some of their largest projects while launching newer and bigger ones. In recent months, workers were also busy on smaller projects across Pyongyang.
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