Where is Pyongyang department store?

The Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 ( Korean: 평양제1백화점) is a major retail store in Pyongyang, North Korea. On Sungri Street near Kim Il-sung Square in downtown Pyongyang, it is one of the largest retail stores in the country and is often the site of large commodity exhibitions.

What happened to Pyongyang Department Store No 1?

Pyongyang Department Store No.1 is now rather old fashioned in comparison to stores such as Kwangbok Supermarket or Daesong Department Store . In 2012, the building was clad in the standard Korean way of ‘modernising’ a building- (see photos below 2007 and after 2012) and sadly it lost its wonderful rhythm as a piece of stand-alone architecture.

Where can I buy souvenirs in Pyongyang?

Whilst there are many souvenir shops around Pyongyang, at the Kwangbok supermarket and other areas in the department store, you can pick up great North Korean snacks and goods at very fair prices. * The recommended amount to exchange is approx. 5 EUR.

Where is the Macy's in Pyongyang?

Fronting Sungri Street and just a stone’s throw from Kim Il Sung Square, it was the Macy’s of Pyongyang. In the early 2000’s it was still the place for all locally made products, vinalon fabric, enamel plates, battery powered tank toys, and in serried ranks the result of limited amount of goods in apparently limitless supply. 1.

How long does a battery replacement take?

Physically it takes less than half an hour. But how long it will take for a particular customer depends on way too many factors including whether or not the correct replacement battery is in stock, how many technicians are available, and how many other jobs are in the queue to be performed. I personally waited about 90 minutes.

Where to buy North Korean won?

Centrally located, the Kwangbok Department Store is a favourite amongst the Koreans for its reasonable prices and large selection of goods all under one roof. This makes it a great place to hang out with the local Koreans and experience their local life. It is one of the few places in North Korea where you can use North Korean Won.