Ryomyong Street

Pyongyang, North Korea

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Ryomyong Street is a modern residential and commercial avenue in Pyongyang, North Korea, developed as part of a major urban construction project and officially opened in 2017.

Its name means “dawn” in Korean, and the street is known for its striking skyline of high-rise apartment buildings, including some of the tallest occupied buildings in the country. Located near institutions such as Kim Il Sung University and leading toward the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the area was designed to provide housing, educational facilities, shops, and public services.

Many of the buildings incorporate features such as solar panels and energy-saving technologies as part of its planned development. Today, Ryomyong Street is one of Pyongyang’s most recognizable modern districts and is often showcased as a symbol of contemporary development in North Korea. Its distinctive towers, wide avenues, and illuminated skyline have made it a prominent feature of the city’s landscape.