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Word: ryugyong (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Anyone who doubts that the hospitable intentions exist, at least on paper, need look no further than the tallest building in the skyline of Pyongyang, a 105-story pyramid under construction. The 1,000-ft. tower is apparently to house the Ryugyong Hotel, whose 3,000 rooms will be able to accommodate 5,000 tourists. That seems more than enough for the one tourist who comes flying in each...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: North Korea In the Land of the Single Tune | 11/26/1990 | See Source »

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