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Kwangbop Temple2023-03-2938940Kwangbop Temple Kwangbop Temple in Taesong Dong, Taesong District, Pyongyang, dates back to Koguryo (B.C. 277-A.D. 668). Quite many temples were put up in Pyongyang area in the period of King Kwanggaetho of Koguryo. Kwangbop Temple was reconstructed in the year 1727. It was com...
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Korean Folk Song “Arirang”2023-03-2443770Korean Folk Song “Arirang” There are many legends of Korean folk song “Arirang”and the etymological explanations of its origin. Typical is a legend “Song Bu and Ri Rang”. According to the legend “Song Bu and Ri Rang”, a boy named Ri Rang and a gi...
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Kim Hong Do, Famous Painter of Korea2023-03-2242480Kim Hong Do, Famous Painter of Korea Kim Hong Do (1745-?), a painter of the feudal Joson dynasty (1392-1910), worked hard to draw a painting from his early years and revealed his extraordinary talents in his teen. His remarkable talents and mature painting were shown in figure painting especial...
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Bell at Yonbok Temple2023-03-1641260Bell at Yonbok Temple The bell at Yonbok Temple is in Pukan Dong, Kaesong City. The bell dates back to the period of Koryo (918-1392). It is different from other bells in terms of shape and content and arrangement of pattern. The body of the bell is divided by two high and low with several ...
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Samson Rocks in Mt. Kumgang2023-03-0936590Samson Rocks in Mt. Kumgang Samson Rocks is standing at the entrance to Manmulsang of Mt. Kumgang. The cloud-kissing rocks were designated as the natural monument for its curious shape and beauty. Samson Rocks are composed of granite dating back to the Mesozoic age. Three rocks, standing...
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Lagoon Samil, Scenic Spot on East Sea of Korea2023-03-0133630Lagoon Samil, Scenic Spot on East Sea of Korea Lagoon Samil is located in Samilpho-ri, Kosong County, Kangwon Province of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). In ancient times a king came there to stay for a whole day, but he stayed for three days. The lake takes the ...
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Monument to the Great Victory in Pukgwan2023-02-2433730Monument to the Great Victory in Pukgwan The Monument to the Great Victory in Pukgwan has been built up commemorating the victory of Jong Mun Bu volunteer army that annihilated the Japanese aggressors in the areas of Hamgyong Province of Korea during the Imjin Patriotic War (1592-1598) in 1...
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Chongsokjong, Scenic Spot of East Sea2023-02-2236110Chongsokjong, Scenic Spot of East Sea Chongsokjong situated on the seashore of the Thongchon County town, Kangwon Province, has been a well-known seashore scenic spot of Korea, one of the eight scenic spots of Kwandong District from ancient times for curious cliffs and rocks. Stone pillars s...
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Hamhung Pansong, Living Monument2023-02-1331680Hamhung Pansong, Living Monument Hamhung pinus densiflora form (dwarf Pine) is a rare-to-be-seen pine tree in front yard of historic building in Hungdok District, Hamghung City, South Hamgyong Province. It grew for more than 400 years. Its trunk began to grow tilting toward the southeast and ...
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Songgyungwan Ginkgo, Living Monument2023-02-1031240Songgyungwan Ginkgo, Living Monument Songgyungwan ginkgo is a living monument in Kaesong of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. In May 1992 President
Kim Il Sung said that the ginkgo has grown a long time, but it stands against damages by worms and grows in thick verdure, ... -
Sangphaltam of Mt. Kumgang2023-02-0730750Sangphaltam of Mt. Kumgang Eight pools on Kuryong Falls of Outer Kumgang, world-famous Mt. Kumgang, is called Sangphaltam. There are many ponds, large and small, placing layer upon layer like threading beads downward from Kuryongdae. Eight big of them is called Eight Pools. This Eight Pools i...
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Phyohun Temple of Mt. Kumgang2023-02-0232610Phyohun Temple of Mt. Kumgang Mt. Kumgang, a famous mountain of DPRK, is abundant in the precious cultural heritages of the Korean nation. The Phyohun Temple situated at the entrance of Manphok valley of Mt. Kumgang was built in the year 670 for the first time. The existing buildings were...
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Jipson Peak of Mt. Kumgang2023-01-2433300Jipson Peak of Mt. Kumgang Mt. Kumgang of Korea is well known to the world. Jipson Peak, which is beautiful, magnificent and strange, is one of scenic spots representing the beauty of Mt. Kumgang. Jipson Peak at Outer Kumgang of Mt. Kumgang is composed of rocks and looks grand with its ...
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Custom of New Year’s Greeting, Excellent Folk Tradition of Korean Nation2023-01-2435530Custom of New Year’s Greeting, Excellent Folk Tradition of Korean Nation Custom of New Year’s greeting took the name from the national traditions of the Korean people who respect elders and value etiquette. New Year’s greeting was one of the important New Year events for the ...
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Living Monument-Isonnam Falls2023-01-2133780Living Monument-Isonnam Falls The Isonnam Falls is located in Chonthae Valley, Mt Myohyang, the greatest spectacle of Korea. The waterfall has been called Hyongje Falls for a long time because it is two branches apart like good brothers. In May Juche 70 (1981), Chairman
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Ryuksungjong2023-01-1335310Ryuksungjong Ryuksungjong in Nyongbyon-Up, Nyongbyon County, North Phyongan Province dates back to the days of feudal Joson dynasty. The “Ryuksungjong” is a pavilion where takes its name from the impressions of six artistic effects, among them, a view of the moon and the sunset at ...
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Korean Painting “House Building”2023-01-1133350Korean Painting “House Building” Korean painting “House Building” is a picture drawn by Kim Hong Do in the 18th Century. It shows the working life and beautiful custom of the Korean working people through the people building the house together. It gives a truthful ...
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Rojok Peak, Living Monument2023-01-0636080Rojok Peak, Living Monument Rojok Peak is at Outer Chilbo of well-known Mt. Chilbo on the East Coast of Korea. It stands by the road 6 kilometers away from the seat of Pochon-ri, Myongchon County, North Hamgyong Province. It looks like a pile of ten thousands bags of rice It is 50 meters hig...