Kim Il-sung Square

Pyongyang, North Korea

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Kim Il-sung Square is the main public square in Pyongyang, North Korea, and one of the country’s most recognizable landmarks.

Opened in 1954 as part of the postwar reconstruction of the capital, the square is named after Kim Il Sung, North Korea’s founding leader. It occupies about 75,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 100,000 people. Located on the west bank of the Taedong River, directly opposite the Juche Tower, the square is surrounded by important government and cultural buildings, including the Grand People’s Study House.

It serves as the central venue for military parades, national celebrations, mass rallies, concerts, and other major public events. As the political and ceremonial heart of Pyongyang, Kim Il-sung Square plays a key role in North Korea’s public life and is frequently featured in images and broadcasts of the country’s national ceremonies and commemorations.