ANALYSIS: Photos reveal "shocking" state of North Korean construction industry



Evergreen ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry Construction photos of Pyongyang's hallmark Changjon Street apartment reveal numerous structural flaws Chad O'Carroll May 28, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Photos obtained by NK News of the construction area of North Korea's flagship Changjon Street apartment complex have revealed "shocking" structural flaws that indicate a recent building collapse in Pyongyang "will not be an isolated incident". The photos, taken in August 2011, suggest the techniques used to build the prestige complex in less than a year could pose both short and long-term risks to the structural integrity of the buildings, several engineering experts told NK News. Photos obtained by NK News of the construction area of North Korea's flagship Changjon Street apartment complex have revealed "shocking" structural flaws that indicate a recent building collapse in Pyongyang "will not be an isolated incident". The photos, taken in August 2011, suggest the techniques used to build the prestige complex in less than a year could pose both short and long-term risks to the structural integrity of the buildings, several engineering experts told NK News. 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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ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

Construction photos of Pyongyang's hallmark Changjon Street apartment reveal numerous structural flaws

Chad O'Carroll May 28, 2014

ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

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Photos obtained by NK News of the construction area of North Korea's flagship Changjon Street apartment complex have revealed "shocking" structural flaws that indicate a recent building collapse in Pyongyang "will not be an isolated incident".

The photos, taken in August 2011, suggest the techniques used to build the prestige complex in less than a year could pose both short and long-term risks to the structural integrity of the buildings, several engineering experts told NK News.

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