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. 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. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. 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.

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