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.