The Ideals of Korean Workers Party Monument

The Ideals of Korean Workers Party Monument

hammer, sickle and brush representing workers, farmer and intellectuals
The Ideals of Korean Workers Party Monument - hammer, sickle and brush representing workers, farmer and intellectuals

Location: 

문수거리 North Korea, Pyongyang

Duration: 

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Personal highlights

  1. Monument to Party Founding: allegedly the only party's monument
  2. Symbols: hammer = worker, sickle = farmer, brush = intellectual
  3. Neighborhood: surrounded by colorful apartment blocks
  4. Monument Park: visited by ordinary people of Pyongyang
  5. My experience: impressive monument full of symbols and drawings

Image sources

  1. Monument with background
  2. Local man with his child
  3. Traditional Korean dress
  4. Huge symbols in the air
  5. Part of the 360° fresco

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