April 25, 2024
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Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest building may host water sports facilities

A new 22-story tower purported to be a marine sports center is under construction in central Pyongyang, recent photos and information from on-the-ground sources reveals.

An artistic rendering of the new building, photographed just outside the site, shows a long addition to the already-built tower along with what appear to be garages and multiple docks extending into the Taedong River.

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