Pyongyang Metro
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Pyongyang, North Korea
Source: World Atlas
The Pyongyang Metro, serving North Korea's capital, comprises two lines and is among the world's deepest metros, with tracks over 110 meters deep, allowing stations to double as bomb shelters. Started in 1965 and launched between 1969 and 1972 under Kim Il Sung's leadership, the metro features stations such as Puhŭng and Yŏnggwang, which were added in 1987.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit
- Location
- Pyongyang, North Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Atlas
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Original status | Under Construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Pyongyang Metro, serving North Korea's capital, comprises two lines and is among the world's deepest metros, with tracks over 110 meters deep, allowing stations to double as bomb shelters. Started in 1965 and launched between 1969 and 1972 under Kim Il Sung's leadership, the metro features stations such as Puhŭng and Yŏnggwang, which were added in 1987. |
Location
Country | North Korea |
City | Pyongyang |
Source
Source | World Atlas |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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