Hwasong-guyok
Hwasŏng-guyŏk
화성구역 | |
|---|---|
Guyŏk of Pyongyang | |
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hanja | 和盛區域 |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Hwasŏng-guyŏk |
| • Revised Romanization | Hwaseong-guyeok |
 Location of Hwasong-guyok within Pyongyang | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′47″N 125°46′39″E / 39.0965°N 125.7774°E | |
| Country | North Korea |
| Direct-administered city | P'yŏngyang-Chikhalsi |
Hwasong-guyok or Hwasong District is one of the 19 guyok which constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. This planned district was created from areas close to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun based on a decision on May 15, 2022 by the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly. The region is known for its residential projects being constructed.[1]
Administrative divisions
The administrative divisions of the district as of January 29, 2026, are as follows:[2][3][4]
| Chosŏn'gŭl | Hancha | |
|---|---|---|
| Chonggye 1-dong | 청계1동 | |
| Chonggye 2-dong | 청계2동 | |
| Chonggye 3-dong | 청계3동 | |
| Chonghwa 1-dong | 청화1동 | 淸華一洞 |
| Hwasong 1-dong | 화성1동 | 和盛一洞 |
| Hwasong 2-dong | 화성2동 | 和盛二洞 |
| Hwasong 3-dong | 화성3동 | 和盛三洞 |
| Hwawon 1-dong | 화원1동 | |
| Hwawon 2-dong | 화원2동 | |
| Hwawon 3-dong | 화원3동 | |
| Kumnung 1-dong | 금릉1동 | 錦綾一洞 |
| Kumnung 2-dong | 금릉2동 | 錦綾二洞 |
| Kumnung 3-dong | 금릉3동 | 錦綾三洞 |
| Saeppyol-dong | 새별동 | |
| Songam-dong | 송암동 |
Residential project
North Korea's five-year project to build 50,000 new flats was unveiled in 2021 by Kim Jong Un during the 8th Congress of the WPK which aims to address housing shortages and improve living standards of the people in Pyongyang. The project is split into 5 stages, with 10,000 new flats to be built per year. In 2022, the first stage of 10,000 flats were completed in the Songsin and Songhwa areas of Sadong District. Construction in the Hwasong area comprises of four stages of construction: Hwasong Street as Stage No.1, Rimhung Street as Stage No.2, Stage No.3, and Saebyol (Saeppyol) Street as Stage No.4.[5][6] During construction of Hwasong Street, the area was officially named Hwasong District of Pyongyang City.[7] In 2024, Construction on the 4th stage of the Hwasong District began on February 16, 2025 during the 83rd anniversary of General Kim Jong Il’s birth. [8] According to DPRK state media, the 4th stage of the Hwasong District, Saebyol Street was inaugurated on February 16, 2026, concluding the 5-year construction project and claimed that nearly 60,000 homes and public buildings were completed in the city, surpassing the initial plan.[9] On February 18, 2026, a 5th stage of construction in Hwasong District broke ground in a ceremony.[10]
Hwasong Computer Entertainment Hall
In 2025, an entertainment hall for computer gaming called the Hwasong Computer Entertainment Hall (화성콤퓨터오락관(Hwasong kompyuto orakkwan)) opened in the district. It features gaming computers of Asus' Republic of Gamers brand with Nvidia RTX graphics cards. The games are mainly from Western publishers whose online features were later restricted. Although forbidden, some imagery was leaked by players. Games including Fifa 11, Counter Strike 2, Dota 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops II or Far Cry 2 and 5 are available to play. The official way to play these games is remarkable, as the consumption of western media is usually punished harshly by the state officials. [11]
Hwasong Taedonggang Beer Restaurant
As parts of developments in Rimhung Street in 2024, a landmark beer bar selling the signature Taedonggang beer and unspecified international beers opened in the district. The Hwasong Taedonggang Beer Restaurant (화성대동강맥주집(Hwasong Daedonggang Maekju-jip)) is a 2-storey bar that incorporates Taedonggang beer branding and features beer halls, separate rooms, and balconies.[12][13]
References
- ↑ "N. Korean elite jockey for job assignments in Pyongyang's new Hwasong District". Daily NK.
- ↑ "북한, 평양시 '화성구역→화성거리'로 변경". spnews.
- ↑ "New Dongs and Street to Be Instituted in Hwasong District of Pyongyang". KCNA Watch. February 6, 2024.
- ↑ "Decree of DPRK SPA Standing Committee on Instituting New Street and Dongs in Hwasong Area of Pyongyang Municipality". KCNA Watch. January 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Great Heyday of Capital City Construction in DPRK". KCNA Watch / KCNA. 2026-03-22. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
- ↑ "Pyongyang Bustling with Moving into New Houses". KCNA Watch / KCNA. 23 March 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Administrative District Name of Hwasong Area in Pyongyang Set". KCNA Watch. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ Zhang, Steven (November 4, 2025). "Hwasong District – DPRK Guide 2025".
- ↑ "Plan for Building 50 000 Flats in Pyongyang, Decided by Eighth Congress of WPK, Successfully Over-fulfilled". SEE (Sada El-Balad English) / KCNA. 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
- ↑ Boram, Park (2026-02-19). "N. Korea launches 5th-stage construction of Pyongyang housing project". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
- ↑ Kim, Jooheon (November 6, 2025). "With FIFA and Counter-Strike, a North Korean cafe levels up gaming for the elite".
- ↑ Boyden, Katie (2024-12-19). "North Korea opens new beer hall serving pints made in former Wiltshire brewery". Metro. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "〈새 거리의 상업봉사시설 1〉화성대동강맥주집". 조선신보 | DIGITAL SINBO. 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
