A young woman walks past a portrait of late North Korean supreme leader Kim Il-sung at Mangyongdae Children's Palace in Pyongyang on April 14. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Though tensions are running high on the Korean Peninsula, the North Korean capital appears completely unaffected by recent happenings.As North Korea celebrated the 105th anniversary of late supreme leader Kim Il-sung's birth in April, Global Times photographer Li Hao took the chance to snap some pictures of life in the North Korean capital city.

A child enjoys some ice cream on April 16 in Pyongyang. Photo: Li Hao/GT

In addition to visiting the city's landmark ­buildings such as the Juche Tower, the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and the Arch of Triumph, other activities, such as swimming and barbecuing, are also very popular among locals.For instance, at the Mangyongdae Children's Palace, nearly 5,000 North Korean ­students aged 6 to 16 take part in extracurricular activities every day.

North Koreans have fun at Pyongyang's Munsu Water Park on April 16. Photo: Li Hao/GT

As summer looms and the temperature turns even hotter, the State-funded Munsu Water Park is also a very popular spot among the residents of Pyongyang.The park occupies some 120,000 square meters and boasts quality surfing facilities.

Fireworks light up the sky as young people dance during celebrations marking the 105th anniversary of Kim Il-sung's birth on April 15. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Born on April 15, 1912, Kim Il-sung was supreme leader of North Korea for 46 years.He also held the posts of prime minister from 1948 to 1972 and president from 1972 to 1994, the year he passed away.

A crowded bus in Pyongyang on April 16. Photo: Li Hao/GT

North Korea has been under UN sanctions for its nuclear program since its first test in 2006.