Ryugyong Hotel
Unfinished skyscraper in Pyongyang
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| 2024 | The North Korean government began seeking a casino operator to complete the building in exchange for future casino profits. |
| June 2019 | New signage bearing the hotel's name in Korean and English, along with its logo, was installed over the main entrance. |
| July 2018 | The LED display began showing animations and movie scenes. |
| May 2018 | An LED display was added to one entire side of the structure, with reports suggesting the building was being prepared for occupation. |
| April 2018 | A large LED display featuring the North Korean flag was added to the top of the building. |
| 2017 | Signs of work at the Ryugyong Hotel site began, including construction of access roads. |
| 2016 | Construction activity resumed, with a representative from Orascom visiting North Korea. |
| 2013 | A partial opening of the hotel was announced but subsequently cancelled. |
| 2012 | Planned opening of the hotel for the centenary of Kim Il Sung's birth, which did not materialize. |
| 2011 | The exterior of the Ryugyong Hotel is completed, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing construction project. |
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