Some fun facts about the unfinished Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang 1) construction began in 1987 and wouldve been tallest hotel in world 2) was intended to attract foreign investment and tourism and would’ve had casinos, nightclubs 3) work resumed in 2008 under an Egyptian firm, exterior completed in 2012 4) Kempinski announced it would operate in 2012, later suspended 5) in 2018 LED displays installed, most remaining work completed Currently project is fundraising for opening as a casino given the current regime’s focus on tourism