The Pyongyang Metro is the capital's subway system. The metro has 2 lines and 16 stations. The stations' names reflect slogans and phrases associated with Socialism, the Juche Idea, the reunification of the two Koreas, and North Korea's greatness. Some of the names include Glory, Torchlight (for the Juche Idea), Victory, Reunification, Triumphal Return, Liberation, Paradise, and so on. You can therefore travel from one corner to the other of the capital of this Socialist Paradise.The following are pictures of an entrance to the Pyongyang Metro.
I'm descending the never-ending escalator to the subway system, deep into the recesses of Pyongyang. I'm about to enter the world's largest nuclear bunker.
The Pyongyang Metro also doubles as the world's largest nuclear bunker. If there is ever a nuclear war, the residents of Pyongyang will have no short-term worries as they will be safe and secure deep in the bowels of the city. It was a bit weird to be down in the metro knowing that, if a nuclear bomb were to hit at that moment, we wouldnt feel any of its disasterous effects. The creepy feeling was one of the many creepy feelings I experienced in North Korea
The Pyongang Metro is gorgeous. The metro is decorated by Socialist Realist murals that glorify and glamourize Pyongyang. Like all of North Korea's propaganda, these murals were bright, colourful, and decadent looking. The murals, being of Socialist Realism design, reminded me of birthday cake. I love it. The metro has intimidating marble archways and grand marble staircases.
The metro is lit by multicoloured, Soviet-retro, bauble chandeliers. The metro's lights themselves were stunning.
Despite the beautiful design and architecture, the Pyongyang Metro used vintage subway cars from 1960s East Germany. Like the old Soviet passenger planes of Air Koryo, the subway system relies on old Soviet machinery for transportation. Although the subway cars are old East German relics, they are still colourful as they are painted red and green. My friend Kirsty (a lawyer from London, England) and I were enthralled by the entire scene. The Socialist Realist murals (like me, she is a huge fan of the art form), the Soviet-retro bauble chandeliers, the archways, and the East German cars were all from some weird "Alice in Wonderland"-meets-hardline Communism' world. It was almost too much to take in.
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I just found this article randomly image-searching Pyongyang, and I found it really interesting. I really appreciate an image of North Korea from a real person's point of view. And this subway station is mind boggling.
Been aching to see "Paradise" (I'll bet it falls short of its description) station. I think Glory is one of two stations tourists are allowed to see. What a screwed up country! But when the ol geezer dies, what a great time-warp tourist place. Thanks for posting.
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