DPRK launches website for its Expo pavilion

PYONGYANG - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched a website to introduce its pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the country's history, culture and customs.

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The website, www.expo2010-dprkorea.org, has video clips featuring historic sites such as the Tower of the Juche Idea, the Ulmil Pavilion and the Chilsong Gate, the official KCNA news agency reported.

It also has videos of art performances such as the grand gymnastic and artistic show "A Li Lang," operas "The Flower Girl" and "Sea of Blood."  Popular songs like "My Wife," are also available, it said.

The website also introduces local customs, as well as the mausoleum of Koryo founder Wang Kon, the Ryongthong Temple and the Sonjuk Bridge, and the popular Mounts Paektu, Kumgang, Myohyang and Chilbo.

September 6 will be the DPRK National Pavilion Day at the Shanghai Expo, the first World Expo that the DPRK takes part in.