Songdowon International Children’s Camp in 2014.
The after-school education centres which have undergone a facelift over the past 10 years provide schoolchildren and students in the DPRK with full conditions and environment for giving full play to their talents.
A typical example is the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace which was spruced up in its architectural composition and interior design six years before.
The palace representing the bosom of the Workers’ Party of Korea embracing all children is the largest of all palaces for schoolchildren in the DPRK, covering an area of over 214 000 square metres.
The palace whose interior reminds visitors of fairy-tale places has more than 150 rooms for hobby groups and training grounds which can accommodate some 5 000 schoolchildren a day at the same time for extracurricular activities.
The schoolchildren learn to their heart’s content according to their liking and aptitudes in the hobby group rooms in science section in which they learn mathematics, physics, chemistry and other subjects and arts section for teaching vocal music, Korean dance, percussion instruments and accordion and others.
Many schoolchildren train various sports techniques in the indoor swimming pool equipped with a 10m high diving tower and hobby group rooms for volleyball, boxing, rhythmic gymnastics and Taekwon-Do, Korean orthodox martial art.
There are also a cinema, video games room and library housing 100 000 books, as well as a 2 000-seat theatre and dormitory which can provide accommodation for some 1 000.
“The palace has so far produced many talented personnel. Among them are over 180 students who won international competitions, picture festivals, art contests, exhibitions and sports events,” says Kim Song Hyon, president of the palace.
Schoolchildren also spent a good time at the Songdowon International Children’s Camp which was wonderfully reconstructed in May 2014.
Standing in a scenic spot on the east coast, the children’s camp is provided with every condition for their camping life including a theatre, amusement facilities, a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, outdoor playground, outdoor wading pool, outdoor stage, aquarium, aviary and others.
Schoolchildren acquire ample knowledge, cultivate noble moral traits and build physical fitness here through pleasant camping life.
Children’s camps like the Songdowon International Children’s Camp are seen in beauty spots across the country, providing schoolchildren with camping life free of charge.
Schoolchildren’s palaces, schoolchildren’s halls and children’s camps throughout the country have been upgraded as required by the times under the care of the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK government over the past 10 years.
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren’s Palace, the Samjiyon Schoolchildren’s Palace and the Myohyangsan Children’s Camp for Mountaineering and wished schoolchildren happy future.
The theme song the Korean schoolchildren sing while cultivating their talents and enjoying pleasant camping life at schoolchildren’s palaces and children’s camps is always We Are the Happiest in the World.
More From Pyongyang Times
According to a recent survey researchers conducted by using AI technology, more than 300 million people will suffer from at least
December 02, 2025
According to a recent survey researchers conducted by using AI technology, more than 300 million people will suffer from at least
South Phyongan Province built a new grain transit station specializing in grain transport, storage, processing and supply. The
December 02, 2025
South Phyongan Province built a new grain transit station specializing in grain transport, storage, processing and supply. The
Valentina Matvienko, chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council, condemned the Western policy of confrontation with Russia at an
December 02, 2025
Valentina Matvienko, chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council, condemned the Western policy of confrontation with Russia at an
New houses have been built at the Mangum Greenhouse Farm of the North Hwanghae Provincial Rural Economy Committee and the Yonryu
December 02, 2025
New houses have been built at the Mangum Greenhouse Farm of the North Hwanghae Provincial Rural Economy Committee and the Yonryu
South Hamgyong Province has renovated Hamhung Stadium. The stadium equipped with stands, a referee room, players' waiting room,
December 02, 2025
South Hamgyong Province has renovated Hamhung Stadium. The stadium equipped with stands, a referee room, players' waiting room,
The national presentation of technical experience and exhibition of scientific research achievements in the agricultural sector
December 02, 2025
The national presentation of technical experience and exhibition of scientific research achievements in the agricultural sector
Rason Municipality concluded the reconstruction and modernization project of the Rason General Foodstuff Factory, true to the
December 02, 2025
Rason Municipality concluded the reconstruction and modernization project of the Rason General Foodstuff Factory, true to the
The Kosong bamboo grows in the area of Kosong County, Kangwon Province. In the late 1950s 50-odd saplings of the bamboo were
December 02, 2025
The Kosong bamboo grows in the area of Kosong County, Kangwon Province. In the late 1950s 50-odd saplings of the bamboo were
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently dubbed the Western mass media patronizing the
December 01, 2025
Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently dubbed the Western mass media patronizing the
New houses have been built at the Ryokpho Vegetable Farm in Ryokpho District and the Oryu Vegetable Farm in Sadong District in
December 01, 2025
New houses have been built at the Ryokpho Vegetable Farm in Ryokpho District and the Oryu Vegetable Farm in Sadong District in
The Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in a speech at an
December 01, 2025
The Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in a speech at an
The Saesol Farm in Munchon City and the Roun Farm in Chonnae County of Kangwon Province have undergone big changes beyond
December 01, 2025
The Saesol Farm in Munchon City and the Roun Farm in Chonnae County of Kangwon Province have undergone big changes beyond
The Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Footwear Factory was built and the Pyongyang School Uniform Factory was renovated to hold
December 01, 2025
The Pyongyang Schoolchildren's Footwear Factory was built and the Pyongyang School Uniform Factory was renovated to hold
The Sunchon Building-materials Factory has been upgraded. The completion of a large-capacity building-materials production base
December 01, 2025
The Sunchon Building-materials Factory has been upgraded. The completion of a large-capacity building-materials production base
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on November 24 to denounce Israel's air raid on Lebanon. The statement condemned
November 30, 2025
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on November 24 to denounce Israel's air raid on Lebanon. The statement condemned
The construction of surface structures of Tanchon Port has been successfully completed. An inauguration ceremony of the port
November 30, 2025
The construction of surface structures of Tanchon Port has been successfully completed. An inauguration ceremony of the port
A symposium in the field of social sciences took place on November 27 to deeply grasp the immortal exploits performed by the
November 29, 2025
A symposium in the field of social sciences took place on November 27 to deeply grasp the immortal exploits performed by the
November 29 is World Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The 32nd Session of the UN General Assembly in 1977 decided to
November 29, 2025
November 29 is World Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The 32nd Session of the UN General Assembly in 1977 decided to
A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US’ military threat against Venezuela.The US is widely advertising that
November 29, 2025
A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US’ military threat against Venezuela.The US is widely advertising that
A friendly match between the national women’s football teams of the DPRK and Russia took place at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang
November 29, 2025
A friendly match between the national women’s football teams of the DPRK and Russia took place at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang
More Articles