Inspo

Initial Analysis

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I was provided two images for analysis:

• computer_club.png

• walking_to_computer_club.png

Running exiftool on both revealed they were created with GIMP, with no sensitive metadata like GPS coordinates.

Eliminating Red Herrings

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Initially, the Arch of Triumph caught my attention by its name, but further visual comparison ruled it out:

Arch of Triumph, Pyongyang

Reverse Image Search

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A Google reverse image search revealed both images appeared in an NK News article:

NK News – Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens

Through more searching I found similar articles which referenced to this area as the Hwasong District 3rd Stage development.

Further reference:

• KCNA article
• CNN: North Korea housing
• News article confirming Phase 3

Identifying Landmarks

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Using image features and article clues, I noted:

• Skybridge arching over the street
• Red-framed twin towers matching the description of Hwasong Twin Towers (和盛區雙峰塔) to the right of the highway
• White towers with blue mushroom tops to the right of the highway
• Hwaseong Greenhouse Vegetable Factory on either side of the road in the distance

Google Maps revealed a matching layout:

• Red twin towers on the right of the street
• White-blue towers across the street
• Greenhouses visible near the highway

These collectively helped orient myself and narrow down the location.

Supporting Sources

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• Metro UK on “missile-shaped” skyscrapers

• RP Realty Plus on Hwasong housing

• NK News satellite overview

These provided additional orientation references like:

• Roundabout

• Building bases (trapezoidal white/blue tower)

• Satellite views confirming layout

Final Coordinates

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Using the white/blue mushroom-topped towers as an anchor, I submitted:

C1{39.100, 125.770}

✅ Accepted.