What is another word for pyongyang?
Pronunciation: [pjɒnd͡ʒjˈaŋ] (IPA) 
Pyongyang is the capital city of North Korea, located in the southwestern part of the country's central region. Synonyms for this city include "P'yŏngyang" (an alternative spelling), "Pyojang" (a name used during the Goguryeo era), and "Ryeongjong" (an old name meaning "capital city"). Other synonyms include "Pingjin" (a name used by the Chinese during the Korean War), "Panmujŏm" (a name used during the Japanese colonial period), and "Sŏgyŏng" (a name used during the Koryo Dynasty). Despite the varied and complex history associated with Pyongyang, the city remains a prominent hub of politics, culture, and commerce in North Korea.
