A new phase in North Korea's 'Pyongyang speed?'



Analysis A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’ Construction the year after fatal collapse may reveal new emphasis on stability, proper construction methods for apartment buildings JH Ahn July 28, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Uriminzokkiri Korea Central Television introduced the construction status of the new residential apartment being built in Future Scientists Streets, Pyongyang earlier this week, potentially harkening a new era of “Pyongyang speed” in which stability matters as much as rapidity. According to NK News research the current exterior of the building was built in about 300 days or possibly less. Miraculously high-speed construction is nothing new to North Koreans. The term “Pyongyang Speed” was first used in 1958 to commemorate the speedy construction of the Pyongyang in the years following the devastation of the Korean War. From residential buildings in Pyongyang to the © 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 & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’

Construction the year after fatal collapse may reveal new emphasis on stability, proper construction methods for apartment buildings

JH Ahn July 28, 2015

A new phase in North Korea’s ‘Pyongyang speed?’

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Korea Central Television introduced the construction status of the new residential apartment being built in Future Scientists Streets, Pyongyang earlier this week, potentially harkening a new era of “Pyongyang speed” in which stability matters as much as rapidity.

According to NK News research the current exterior of the building was built in about 300 days or possibly less.

Miraculously high-speed construction is nothing new to North Koreans. The term “Pyongyang Speed” was first used in 1958 to commemorate the speedy construction of the Pyongyang in the years following the devastation of the Korean War. From residential buildings in Pyongyang to the

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