Pyongyang Metro (평양 지하철도 (P'yŏngyang Chihach'ŏlto))

The Pyongyang Metro is a rapid transit system in Pyongyang, the capital and largest city of North Korea. Opened in 1973, the metro serves as both a practical means of transportation for Pyongyang's residents and a showcase of the country's architectural and conceptual prowess. It consists of two lines: the Chollima Line, which runs from Puhong Station on the banks of the Taedong River in the north to Pulgunbyeol Station, and the Hyoksin Line, which runs from Kwangbok Station in the southwest to Ragwon Station in the northeast. Both lines intersect at Chunnu station. Beyond its practical use, the Pyongyang Metro has symbolic significance, representing the state's control over public spaces and its ability to convey political messages through art and architecture.

Operator
Operation startSeptember 1973
Total Lines2 Metro Lines
Total Station16 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryPyongyang North Korea
Official Webhttps://2427junction.com/dprkpyongyangmetro.html

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ Chollima Line8Pulgŭnbyŏl ⇄ Puhŭng
▣ Hyŏksin Line8Ragwŏn ⇄ Kwangbok

  • The Pyongyang Metro was officially opened on North Korea's National Day in 1973.
  • The Pyongyang Metro consists of two lines – the Chollima Line and the Hyoksin Line – which connect different parts of the city and serve as an essential means of transportation for residents.
  • Access to the Pyongyang Metro is restricted to foreigners, making it one of the least accessible metro systems in the world and adding to its air of mystery.
  • The metro system is designed as a bomb shelter, with stations located deep underground to serve the dual purpose in times of emergency.
  • Many subway stations have ideological themes, displaying regime propaganda through artwork and graffiti that reflect North Korea's political ideals.
  • The Chollima Line, named after the mythological winged horse, is associated with the "Chollima Movement" and features a grand statue of Chollima at Puhung Station.
  • Despite its limited reach, the Pyongyang Metro is known for its efficiency and punctuality, making it a reliable means of transportation for the city's residents.
  • The metro system has a relatively limited number of stations compared to other international subway networks, reflecting Pyongyang's size and nature as a capital.
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