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What caused the halt in Ryugyong Hotel's construction in 1992?

  • Natural disaster

  • Economic crisis

  • Architectural issues

  • Lack of interest

Answer

The construction of the Ryugyong Hotel was halted in 1992 due to an economic crisis in North Korea, which was triggered by the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This crisis led to a shortage of funds and resources, making it impossible to continue the project at that time.
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