REUTERS/KCNA
Last month, the North Korean capital of Pyongyang opened the doors to the country's newest airport terminal: Pyongyang Sunan International Airport.
The new international terminal will replace the airport's old terminal facility, which dates back to the early days of the Cold War. So far, details surrounding the facility, called "Terminal 2," are few. However, North Korea's state-owned media agency released a series of photos of the new facility.
Terminal 2 opened in a massive celebration featuring attendees in traditional North Korean outfits.
It will replace the old building, a relic of the Cold War.
The terminal features at least three jet bridges and the ability to park at least a dozen other planes on the tarmac.
It will serve as home base for North Korea's national airline, Air Koryo.
The airport primarily serves flights in and out of China, Russia, and a few other destinations in Asia.
North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong-Un, has taken an active role in the design of the building.
Here, he's seen inspecting the facility while it was under construction.
Kim Jong-Un returned to the terminal with his wife and a cadre of supporters after the building was completed.
Here, the group tours a jet bridge.
Later, they check out the news stand.
Oh! And there's some duty-free shopping to be done as well.
For passengers, the terminal features a shiny, new check-in area.
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