Mansudae Hill Grand Monument
Mansudae Hill Grand Monument
Bronze statues of Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong-Il and 229 revolutionary soldiers
Location:
Mansudae Hill Grand Monument, Pyongyang, North Korea
Duration:
Monday, May 7, 2018
Personal highlights
- Mansudae Grand Monument: awe-striking bronze monument
- Kim Il-Sung: original father of the North Korean nation (DPRK)
- Kim Jong-Il: son of Kim Il-Sung and leader from 1994 to 2011
- Taking Pictures: yes, but only with the full Supreme Leader
- My experience: impressive statues with a great city view
Image sources
- Choson Exchange Workshops Group
- Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il
- Me with Pyongyang in the back
- Monument with soldiers and a flag
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