Pyongyang Secretariat Housing

The Pyongyang Secretariat Housing (Korean평양 사무국 아파트) is a high-rise residential skyscraper in Pyongyang, North Korea. Built in 1987, the tower stands at 133.2 meters (437 ft) tall and is divided into 40 floors. The tower resembles the 1970s and 1980s totalitarian architecture style very widespread and common in North Korea.[1][2]

Pyongyang Secretariat Housing
평양 사무국 아파트 (Korean)
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General information
StatusCompleted
Typeresidential
LocationPotonggang-guyok, Pyongyang
Town or cityPyongyang
CountryNorth Korea
Coordinates39°02′17″N 125°44′12″E / 39.0381°N 125.7367°E / 39.0381; 125.7367
Completed1987
Height133.2 metres (437 ft)
Technical details
Structural systemConcrete
Floor count40

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References

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  1. ^ "Pyongyang Architecture guide, North Korea". koreakonsult.com. Korean Konsult. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Oliver, Huw (October 14, 2020). "'A socialist fairyland': the bizarre and beautiful buildings of Pyongyang". Time Out. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
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