Construction background of Ryugyong Hotel

The reasons for the decision to build and later the discontinuation of the Ryugyong Hotel are also unknown. It is speculated that the hotel was built at the initiative of Kim Jong Il to show off North Korea's strength to foreign countries. In fact, when the decision was made to build the Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang only had thousands of foreign tourists every year. Actual needs made it difficult to explain why a large hotel with 3,000 rooms was built. There are also different opinions on the reasons for the suspension of construction. It is said that due to problems with the quality of the project, foundation settlement has occurred and the concrete is not up to standard. This has led to the inability to install lifts and other equipment. Some even say that the structural safety of the building has been questioned. It is also said that the construction was stopped because North Korea lacked funds to complete the remaining works after completing the structural work. The decision to stop work coincided with the onset of severe famine and energy shortages in North Korea. Even if the hotel is completed, it cannot be used for opening.

The Ryugyong Hotel failed to become the world's tallest hotel, but it became the world's tallest vacant building and has held this record for more than ten years. Although this building is not shown on official maps, it can still be clearly seen in Google Earth.

Political background

The Ryugyong Hotel is a shining star in Pyongyang, marking the beginning of the economic construction of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the contemporary era under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea. Dazzling results. It is an important milestone in the Workers' Party leading the Korean people out of poverty and towards prosperity.

Perhaps the Ryugyong Hotel has little actual significance, but it still attracts the attention of the world because this hotel symbolizes that North Korea is slowly growing and its economic construction is beginning to pick up. In the future, North Korea may be able to further develop into a powerful country under its current political system.