![]() ![]() We were took to a facility on the outside of the Pyongyang. The next morning, we were up early and out the door of the Yanggakkdo Hotel very quickly. Nevertheless, they were able to permit a compromise on at least “looking smart” providing they didn’t dress too shabby. For them, this was hardly something that could be made flexible. This point was raised quickly to the guide. Whilst I was aware of this, some of the people in our group had failed to make a note of this rule in the guidelines beforehand, meaning they didn’t have formal dress. ![]() On the night before we were going to the Palace, our guides told us that we would have to dress up formally. To say the least, it left many strong impressions. Now, in this article, I’m going to share with you the story of when I visited the Palace in 2016. Although it is only open on Sundays and Thursdays, you need to make sure you get this place on your itinerary if you’re planning to visit the country. If you believed North Korea in general is bizarre and unusual, then this place takes it to a whole different level. The Palace, Kim Il-Sung’s former residence, serves now as the Mausoleum for him and his son Kim Jong Il. The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun was described by our guides as “ The Most Sacred Place in North Korea“.
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