North Korea unveils Pyongyang TV tower’s new look after five-year renovation



News North Korea unveils Pyongyang TV tower’s new look after five-year renovation New modern observation deck could be used to display propaganda messages, opening ahead of possible return of tourists Colin Zwirko January 23, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Pyongyang TV tower has been renovated to feature a glass ball observation deck. \| Image: KCTV (Jan. 17, 2025) North Korea has unveiled the new look of Pyongyang’s TV Tower after a five-year renovation, upgrading a long-time landmark of the capital’s skyline ahead of a possible return of tourists. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a close-up drone shot of the multi-story observation deck at the top of the tower on Moran Hill in central Pyongyang, showing it is now a glass window-covered ball resembling other modern towers around the world. North Korea has unveiled the new look of Pyongyang’s TV Tower after a five-year renovation, upgrading a long-time landmark of the capital’s skyline ahead of a possible return of tourists. Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a close-up drone shot of the multi-story observation deck at the top of the tower on Moran Hill in central Pyongyang, showing it is now a glass window-covered ball resembling other modern towers around the world. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 unveils Pyongyang TV tower’s new look after five-year renovation

New modern observation deck could be used to display propaganda messages, opening ahead of possible return of tourists

Colin Zwirko January 23, 2025

North Korea unveils Pyongyang TV tower’s new look after five-year renovation

The Pyongyang TV tower has been renovated to feature a glass ball observation deck. | Image: KCTV (Jan. 17, 2025)

North Korea has unveiled the new look of Pyongyang’s TV Tower after a five-year renovation, upgrading a long-time landmark of the capital’s skyline ahead of a possible return of tourists.

Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired a close-up drone shot of the multi-story observation deck at the top of the tower on Moran Hill in central Pyongyang, showing it is now a glass window-covered ball resembling other modern towers around the world.