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Famous Mt. Chilbo of DPRK2023-05-2413770Famous Mt. Chilbo of DPRK Mt. Chilbo, a scenic spot on the East Sea of Korea, is well known as “Hambuk Kumgang” (Mt. Kumgang in North Hamgyong) for its landscape. It is called Mt. Chilbo comparing with seven kinds of named treasure. The mountain has various pe... -
Famous Mt. Ryongak in Pyongyang2023-05-1914220Famous Mt. Ryongak in Pyongyang Among the famous mountains of Pyongyang is Mt. Ryongak (292m high above sea level). The mountain takes its name from a fact that the peak looks like a dragon ready to fly high up in the sky. The people climbing the mountain express their admiration for ... -
Famous Patriotic General Ri Sun Sin and Turtle Ship2023-05-128610Famous Patriotic General Ri Sun Sin and Turtle Ship Ri Sun Sin is a famous patriotic general of feudal Joson dynasty. He had a position of commander in charge of naval forces in 3 provinces after passing the military examination under the kingdom in the year 1576 and made several ...
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A Famous Patriotic General - So Hui2023-05-045800A Famous Patriotic General - So Hui So Hui, a famous patriotic general of Koryo, passed the state examinations in the year 960 and became an army royal commissioner in the year 983. When the Kitan invaded Koryo with large army of hundreds of thousands of legions, he became a commander of lea...
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Moran Hill, Scenic Spot of Pyongyang2023-04-276660Moran Hill, Scenic Spot of Pyongyang Moran Hill is a scenic spot of Pyongyang well known from ancient time. Round peaks standing in succession along the Taedong River flowing through central part of Pyongyang, are reminiscent of bursting peony blossom. So it is called Moran Hill. The hill h...
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Chongnyu Pavilion of Historic Interest2023-04-215970Chongnyu Pavilion of Historic Interest Chongnyu Pavilion was a gatehouse of Jonghae Gate, the west gate of the keep of the Walled City of Pyongyang of Koguryo. Jonghae Gate was reconstructed in 1716 when the Walled City of Pyongyang was repaired on a large scale during the feudal Joson dynas...
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Chongmyong and Customs of Korean Nation2023-04-066161Chongmyong and Customs of Korean Nation Chongmyong (one of the 24 seasonal divisions, April 5th or 6th) meaning that the sky becomes clear and warm spring begins is deeply associated with the life of the Korean people. The Korean people who regard farming as the basis of everything began sow...
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Pyongyang Bell2023-03-306560Pyongyang Bell Pyongyang Bell has been called “the speciality of Pyongyang” from ancient time as its beautiful, fine and dim sound reverberates to an area 40 kilometres away. It is one of valuable cultural legacies of the Korean nation. It has a long history, but the dat...
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Kwangbop Temple2023-03-296380Kwangbop 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”2023-03-246920Korean 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 Korea2023-03-223610Kim 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 Temple2023-03-163580Bell 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. Kumgang2023-03-092440Samson 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 Korea2023-03-012610Lagoon 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 Pukgwan2023-02-242980Monument 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 Sea2023-02-222420Chongsokjong, 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 Monument2023-02-131850Hamhung 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 Monument2023-02-101980Songgyungwan 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. Kumgang2023-02-071860Sangphaltam 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. Kumgang2023-02-021970Phyohun 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...
