More construction activity observed at Pyongyang's iconic Ryugyong Hotel

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More construction activity observed at Pyongyang’s iconic Ryugyong Hotel

Unconfirmed rumors suggest revolving restaurants may be opened at top

Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2017

More construction activity observed at Pyongyang’s iconic Ryugyong Hotel

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Signs of ongoing construction activity have been detected at the iconic Ryugyong hotel building in Pyongyang, photos taken throughout September show.

The activity may be linked to an unconfirmed rumor that there are plans to open parts of the building for commercial purposes.

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Chad O'Carroll

Chad O'Carroll is the founder of NK News/NK Pro and related holding company Korea Risk Group. In addition to being the group's CEO, O'Carroll is a frequent writer and commentator about the Koreas, having written about the two nations since 2010. He has visited the DPRK multiple times, worked and lived in Washington, D.C. with a focus on peninsula issues, and lived in the ROK since 2016.

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