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Broadcasting Tower

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, January 31 (KCNA) -- An increasing number of people have visited the Tower of the Pyongyang TV Broadcasting Station to command a bird's eye view of the beautiful scenery of Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The tower, erected in April Juche 56 (1967), has an observation platform at the point of 150 meters from the ground (215 meters above the sea level).
    From the platform, the visitors can see the Munsu Street and the Tower of the Juche Idea on the bank of the beautiful River Taedong, May Day Stadium and the Chongryu, Rungna, Okryu and Taedong Bridges across the river in the east.
    Moran Hill, a scenic spot of Pyongyang, the Arch of Triumph, Kim Il Sung Stadium, Kaeson Youth Park, Ulmil Pavilion, Choesung Pavilion, Aeryon Pavillion above the Chilsong Gate and other historic relics are well welded with each other at the foot of the tower.
    Seeing from the tower modern streets including Changgwang, Thongil and Kwangbok Streets and monumental edifices they recollect the wise leadership of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, who have turned Pyongyang into a beautiful city.
    Foreigners and overseas Koreans admire the grandeur and beauty of youthful Pyongyang in parks.
    The tower has cultural amusement and service facilities for the sightseers.