1. Pyongyang---
Located at latitude of at 39°02'N, 125°45'E, Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea. The city was carved out of a split from the South P'yongan province in the year 1946. According to historical evidences, the city was founded in 2334 BC and was known as Wanggomsong. The city was popularly called Ryugyong or "capital of willows", due to the presence of willow trees which are spread across the city. After the devastating Korean War, the city was completely rebuilt with modern infrastructure facilities. Some of the popular historic landmarks of the city are--- Arch of Triumph, Juche Tower and home to some of the largest stadiums of the world as Kim Il Sung Stadium and Rungnado May Day Stadium.
2. Hamhúng---
Recognized as one of the largest cities of North Korea, it is the capital of capital of South Hamgyong Province. During the ongoing Korean War, this particular city suffered great setbacks as many of its old monuments were destroyed. Hence efforts to reconstruct this city continued for six years beginning from 1955 to 1962. Hamhung is particularly famous for its traditional North Korean cuisine which is found in different parts of the city especially the popular dish of naengmyon.
3. Hoeryong---
With a history of more than thousand years, the city of Hoeryong was placed under the rule of Sejong the Great of Joseon to protect the inhabitants of the place from invasion against the Chinese and Manchurian living quite close to the land. The place serves to be of great historical importance, since the ancient times it has been the hub of various business and trade activities. Originally known as Wonsanjin, it was earlier known as nerve center of trade with the presence of a sea port near by which started to be operational in 1880. Previously, Wonsan was a part of South Hamgyong but after the split it came to be included in the northern part of Kangwon province.
4. Wonsan---
Originally known as Wonsanjin, it was earlier known as nerve center of trade with the presence of a sea port near by which started to be operational in 1880. Previously, Wonsan was a part of South Hamgyong but after the split it came to be included in the northern part of Kangwon province.
Thus, a major aspect of the historical places of North Korea lies in the fact that each of these places has a historical grandeur of their own to bank upon.
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