Ryugyong Hotel
An unfinished skyscraper in Pyongyang, North Korea, once the tallest unoccupied building in the world.
Last updated August 20, 2026
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Overview
The Ryugyong Hotel is a pyramid-shaped skyscraper in Pyongyang, North Korea, construction began in 1987 as a luxury hotel. Due to funding shortages and engineering issues, construction halted in the 1990s, making it the tallest unoccupied building in the world. External glass panels were installed in 2011, but the interior remains incomplete.
Products and positioning
Luxury hotel (planned)
Product categories. Hotel services
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