Kim Il-sung University, Pyongyang

Name: Kim Il-sung University
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

#96 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Kim Il-sung University, founded on 1 October 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 15-hectare campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital. Along with the main academic buildings, the campus contains 10 separate offices, 50 laboratories, libraries, museums, a printing press, an R&D center, dormitories and a hospital. There is a large computer lab, but it has only limited internet access. The university is named in honour of Kim Il-sung, the founder and first supreme leader of North Korea. ()

Local name: 김일성종합대학 Established: 1 October 1946 (78 years ago)Coordinates: 39°3'31"N, 125°46'5"E

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Kim Il-sung University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaeson Youth Park, Arch of Triumph, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.

0.9 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Kaeson Youth Park, Pyongyang
24 min walk • Kaeson Youth Park is an emblematic amusement park situated in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. Established in the late 1980s, it has since become a popular recreational destination for both locals and tourists granted access to the country.
1.3 miSW
Large triumphal arch built in 1982
Arch of Triumph, Pyongyang
32 min walk • The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang stands as a monumental testament to North Korea's national pride and revolutionary history. This imposing arch, constructed from white granite, soars to a height of 60 meters, making it one of the largest triumphal arches in the world.
0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang
19 min walk • The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium stands as an imposing testament to the architectural ambitions of North Korea. Located in the heart of Pyongyang, the capital city, this massive sports venue is known for its sheer size and grandeur.
1.2 miE
Memorial, Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang
30 min walk • The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly known as the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, is a grandiose mausoleum in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is the final resting place of the country's founding father, Kim Il-sung, and his son and successor, Kim Jong-il.
0.5 miW
Cinema, Nightlife
Ryomyong Condominium, Pyongyang
14 min walk • The Ryomyong Condominium is a striking feature of Pyongyang's skyline, representing North Korea's ambition to modernize its housing capabilities. This expansive building complex, completed in April 2017, is a collection of residential towers, the tallest of which soars...
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang
30 min walk • Kim Il-sung Stadium, a monumental sports venue located in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea, stands as a testament to the country's passion for athletic events and mass gatherings. Originally constructed in 1926, the stadium has undergone several renovations, the...
0.8 miSW
Tower
Pyongyang TV Tower, Pyongyang
20 min walk • Pyongyang TV Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower with an observation deck and a panorama restaurant at a height of 150 metres in Pyongyang, North Korea. The tower stands in Kaeson Park in Moranbong-guyok, north of Kim Il-sung Stadium. The tower broadcasts signals for Korean Central Television.
1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
April 25 House of Culture, Pyongyang
26 min walk • The April 25 House of Culture is a theatre located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in 1974-1975 to provide a venue for military education, and was originally called the February 8 House of Culture.
1.1 miS
Bridge
Chongryu Bridge, Pyongyang
29 min walk • The Chongryu Bridge is one of the six major bridges in Pyongyang crossing the Taedong River. Like the Rungra Bridge on its south, Chongryu Bridge passes through Rungra Island.
1.2 miE
Concentration camp
Yodok concentration camp, Pyongyang
31 min walk • Yodok concentration camp was a kwalliso in North Korea. The official name was Kwan-li-so No. 15. The camp was used to segregate those seen as enemies of the state, punish them for political misdemeanors, and put them to hard labour.
0.7 miSW
City, Neighbourhood
Moranbong-guyok, Pyongyang
19 min walk • Moranbong-guyŏk, or the Moranbong District, is one of the 18 guyŏk which constitute the capital city of Pyongyang, North Korea.