Pyeongyang

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  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Pyongyang (capital of North Korea). alt-of, alternative

    "Our unit advanced all the way to Pyeongyang, the capital of North Korea."

  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Pyongyang (the government of North Korea). alt-of, alternative, metonymically

    "The two sides are in a face-saving battle. Pyeongyang is insisting the U.S. recognize the joint communique issued in October 2000 and Washington continues to ignore it."

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capital of north koreaheijōheijōp'ing-jangpengyangpingjang

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"Our unit advanced all the way to Pyeongyang, the capital of North Korea."

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