In Pictures: North Korea unveils brand new airport terminal
North Korea opened a new terminal building at Pyongyang’s international airport on July 1, 2015, as part of its effort to boost tourism and spruce up the country ahead of a key anniversary in October. Chances are the new terminal will remain empty for some time to come. Only a handful of international flights come and go from Pyongyang every week.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (in white) and his wife Ri Sol Ju (in green) inspecting the new terminal building of Pyongyang International Airport in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on June 25, 2015. He has shown a keen interest in aviation with reports saying he has flown a North-Korean made light plane himself in March.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un giving field guidance to his officials at the new terminal of Pyongyang International Airport during an inspection of the building.
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People attending the opening ceremony for the newly built terminal of Pyongyang International Airport.
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A plane sits on the tarmac outside the newly built terminal at Pyongyang International Airport.
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Kim Jong Un ordered the construction of the new terminal in July 2012 as he felt the existing terminal was too small compared to other foreign airports.
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New fine dining options will be available at Pyongyang International Airport.
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A full range of food and drinks including an espresso bar and chocolate fondue fountain will be available at lounges in the airport.
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This photo released by North Korea's official news agency KCNA shows the interior of the newly built terminal of Pyongyang International Airport.
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The new terminal has been designed to be more modern looking compared to terminal 1 of Pyongyang International Airport.
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The new terminal looks visibly empty and it remains to be seen how North Korea will be able to generate passenger traffic for the new facility.
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