Pyongyang Gymnasium

Pyongyang Gymnasium

Exterior of the Pyongyang Gymnasium
Pyongyang Gymnasium
Location in Pyongyang
Full name Pyongyang Indoor Stadium
Location Pyongyang, North Korea
Capacity 20,100 (sports and concerts)
Surface Parquet
Construction
Opened 1973
Architect Yun Ko-gwang[1]

Pyongyang Gymnasium, also known as Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is for 20,100 people and was opened in 1973.[2] It is used to host indoor sporting events, such as basketball and volleyball, as well as concerts.

References

  1. Choe Kwang (April 2014). "50-Year Devotion to Education". Democratic People's Republic of Korea. No. 700. p. 29. ISSN 1727-9208.
  2. http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/north_korea.shtml

Coordinates: 39°01′22″N 125°44′04″E / 39.02278°N 125.73444°E / 39.02278; 125.73444

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