Juche Year and Day of the Sun
April 15, 1912 is the birthday of President Kim 11 Sung. The Juche Year and the Day of the Sun were enacted on the occasion of the third anniversary of his decease, reflecting the unanimous desire of the Korean people. Juche Year was set up from 1912 and April 15, country's greatest holiday as the Day of the Sun.

Tower of Juche Idea
It was built on the shore of River Taedong to symbolize the immortal Juche idea created by the President in April Juche 71 (1982). It is 170 m in height. The tower consists of a thematic sculpture of three people, six auxiliary group ' sculptures, two pergolas and two gigantic fountains in the middle of River Taedong. Marble and jade blocks in the wall of the niche part of the tower were presented from the parties and public organizations to the tower. The top of the tower body which is served by a lift, affords a panoramic view of Pyongyang.

Monument to Party Founding
It was erected in October juche 84 (1995) at Munsu Street, Taedonggang District with the height of 50 m to convey down the proud history of the Workers' Party of Korea composed of workers, farmers and intellectuals. The monument depicts the hammer, sickle and brush seized by a worker, a farmer and an intellectual. And the round belt means the singlehearted  unity of the leader, Party and people.

Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery
The Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery on Mt. Taesong has busts of revolutionaries who fought for the freedom and independence of the country. Situated on the top of jujak Rill of Mt. Taesong, it was completed in juche 64 (1975) and renovated in juche 74 (1985). It covers and area of about 300 OOOm. It is composed of a gateway, a gazebo, sections of sculptures, education and busts. The monuments to the autograph of President Kim Il Sung and dedicated poem, sculptures and a hero medal-carved pedestal for placing floral tributes are in the section of education. In the section of busts are the busts of the revolutionaries and a magnificent flag stands as the background.

Monument to 3-Charter of National Reunification
The monument symbolizes the three charters formulated by the Three Principles of N ational Reunification, the Plan of Establishing the Democratic Federal Republic of Koryo and the 10-Point Program of the Great Unity of the Whole Nation. It was built at the south approach to Thongil Street in August Juche 90 (2001). It depicts two women symbolizing north and south hang up the emblem of the Three Charters. Displayed inside are granite and marbie plates presented by north, south and overseas Koreans.

Monument to Victorious War

The Monument to Victorious Fatherland Liberation War was built to hand down the heroic mettle of the Korean People's Army and people who defeated the US troops and its allies in the Korean War and defended the freedom and independence of the country. ' It was erected in July Juche 82 (1993) on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the V-Day on the shore of picturesque River Pothong. It consists of the gateway, a monument to the autograph of the President and a monument to the dedicated poem on both sides, sculptures of Party flag and the battle flag, a theme sculpture "Victory" and ten auxiliary group sculptures.

Friendship Tower
The Friendship Tower was set up in memory of heroic mettle of the Chinese Völunteers who fought in the Korean War and to enrich the DPRK-China friendship. It rises on the beautiful Moran HilI. First built in
October in Juche 48 (1959) and enlarged in Juche 73 (1984), covering an area of 120.000 m² with the height of 30 m. The tower was laid by 1 025 blocks of granite and marble stone symbolizing
October 25 when China participated in the war.


Liberation Tower
The Liberation Tower was built to hand down the mettle of the former Soviet soldiers to liberate Korea. Situated on the foot of Moran Hill, it was built in Juche 36 (1947) and enlarged in Juche 74 (1985) covering an area of
128 000 m². The tower is composed of a platform, the 3-story tower body and the top with pentacle.

Revolutionary Sites

President Kim Il Sung's Native Home in Mangyongdae
President Kim Il Sung was bom and spent his childhood here. He was born on April 15 , Juche 1 (1912) as the eldest son of father Kim Hyong Jik and mother Kang Pan Sok. Four generations lived in this humbie straw-thatched cottage which was often found in Korea before liberation. Preserved at home are relics used by him and his family members.

Ssuk Islet Revolutionary Site
The is let is associated with the achievements of President Kim 11 Sung who held a consultative meeting of delegates of major parties, and public organizations in north and south Korea on May 2, Juche 37 (1948),
in which he specified directions to carry out the decision of the historie April Joint Conference of South and North Korea. The islet is on the River Taedong. Found here are the Reunifieation-Front Tower and the then
relics.

Ponghwa Revolutionary Site
This is the historic site where Kim Hyong Jik, father of the President conducted revolutionary activities from the spring Juche 5 (1916) to the autumn Juche 6 (1917) .Bronze statue of Kim Hyong Jik, a revolutionary museum and monuments stand in the site. Preserved in it are Myongsin School, his residential houses, site of morning exercises, the ash tree, the weil spring, the Maekjon Ferry and so on.

Three Famous Waterfalls
Kuryong Falls of Mt. Kumgang (74 m)
Pakyon Falls of Kaesong (37 m)
Taesung Falls of Mt. Solak (100 m)

Jonsung Revolutionary Site
Situated in Jonsung-dong, Moranbong District, Pyongyang, the Jonsung Revolutionary Site shows the victory of the Fatherland Liberation War. It is composed of Jonsung Revolutionary Museum, office room of the President, the building wh~re he ratified the document of the Armistice Agreement, office building of the Military Commission, a mine office room and a mine dining room and etc. All the relics are preserved as they were.

Kimilsungia
President Kjm 11 Sung visited the Bogor Botanical Gardens accompanied by the then Indonesian President Sukarno at the time of his trip on Indonesia. He highly appreciated the beauty of a rare flower. The Indonesian President suggested naming the flower after President Kim 11 Sung, reflecting the ardent desire of the world people.
The botanist and his sons studied the technology of cultivation for the following 10 years against difficulties and presented the flower to him on his birthday April 15 , Juche 64 (1975).
Therefore, it has become widespread.

Museums

Korean Revolution Museum

The museum displays the materials showing the revolutionary history of President Kim 11 Sung and General Kim Jong 11 and struggles of the Korean people systematically. It was founded in August Juche 37 (1948). It is situated on Mansu Hill in the city centre. It is composed of 90 rooms dividing into a generaI introduction hall and rooms arranged periodically, showing anti-Japanese revolutionary armed struggle, democratic revolution and first period of transition to socialism, Fatherland Liberation War and the building of socialism. There are rooms related to leader and comrades-in-arms, national reunification, Chongryon and etc. Besides, halls of cyclorama are worth a visit, giving a c1ear idea of historic Pochonbo Battle waged in the period of anti-Japanese armed struggles and the Battle on Height 1 211 in the Korean War.

Party Founding Museum
It is the original building where President Kim 11 Sung founded the Workers' Party of Korea and led the building of a new democratic Korea after liberation. It is located on Haebang Hill,
Central District, Pyongyang. It was opened as the Party Founding Museum in October Juche 59 (1970). The home where he once lived and the monument to the Party founding are in the vicinity ofthe museum.

Victorious War Museum
The Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum shows the achievements of President Kim 11 Sung who organized and led the Korean War to victory and displays the materials related to mass heroism of the Korean People's Army and people. Originally it was built in Central District of Pyongyang in August Juche 42 (1953) as the Fatherland Liberation War Museum, but later it was rebuilt in Sosong District in April Juche 63 (1974) and called as present name. It has over 30 halls inc1uding over 80 showrooms.

Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall
It cultivates and displays Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia. Situated on the shore of picturesque River Taedong, the Kimilsungia-Kimjongilia Exhibition Hall was opened in April Juche 91 (2002).
Kimilsungia and Kimjongilia Festivals have been traditionally held on major occasions including the birthdays of President Kim 11 Sung and General Kim Jong Il. Political and public figures of the world, famous horticulturists of home and abroad have participated in festivals and shows individually or by group.

Kimjongilia
Kimjongilia was developed by Kamo Mototeru manager of the Kamo Iris Garden, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. He studied a rare begonia for about 20 years and named after General Kim Jong Il to hand down the name of the great man for generations. He presented the flower on his birthday February 16, Juche 77 (1988). From then on it has been called as 'an immortal flower' and a 'king of flower'. Now it has been widely cultivated.

Central History Museum
The Korean Central History Museum displays relics and remains and materials proving long Korean history from the primitive society to the modern age. Situated at Taedongmun-dong, central district, Pyongyang, it was established on December 1, Juche 34 (1945). Varieties of shows are held in the museum and contacts, exchanges and cooperation between international organizations and foreign museums have been promoting.

Korean Art Gallery
The gallery houses and displays excellent works and conducts scientific researches of modern art. It stands opposite the Korean Central History Museum. It is opened in August Juche 43 (1954). It contains 21 showrooms, room for preserving artworks and so on. It preserves and displays ranging from the mural paintings before 4th century to modern Korean paintings, oil paintings, prints, jewel paintings, sculptures, handicrafts and other collections.

Korean Folklore Museum
The Korean Folklore Museum shows excellent · Korean folk customs and displays varieties of materiais. It stands behind the central history museum. Opened in February Juche 45 (1956), it displays materials in 7 halls with over 2300 items from the Old Stone Age to the end of 19th century. The collections gives the visitors an insight of social conditions and folk custom of Korean nation.

Three-Revolution Exhibition
The exhibition shows the achievements of the people who are carrying out the Three Revolutions of ideology, technology and culture. It is situated in Ryonmot-dong area, Sosong district, Pyongyang. From August Juche 35 (1946) non-permanent democratic construction exhibits were open and permanent Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition was established in May Juche 45 (1956). It was improved as ThreeRevolution Exhibition in September Juche 72 (1983), renovated and enlarged in April Juche 82 (1993). Exhibltion halls are arranged including the halls for works of Juche Idea, heavy industry, new technology renovation, light industry, agriculture, class education and etc. The monument to the exhibition stands at the end ofthe road.

Ship "Pueblo"
Pueblo was an armed spy ship of the US which conducted espionage acts in the territorial water of the DPRK and captured by its heroic navy in January Juche 57 (1968). The ship floats on the bank of River Taedong in Pyongyang where the US aggressive ship "General Sherman" was sunken in 1866.

Educational Establishments

Kim Il Sung University
Kim 11 Sung University was founded on October I, Juche 35 (1946) as the supreme base of training national cadres. Tt was associated with the achievements of General Kim Jong 11 who spent h is university days here. Bronze statue of President Kim 11 Sung stands on Ryongnam Hili in the campus. The main building, buildings Nos.l and 2, a scientific library, a gymnasium, several research institutes, a publishing house, a printing house, the doctorial institute, hostels, a hospital and other service facilities are weil arranged. At first period about 60 lecturers taught about 1500 students in 7 faculties with 24 courses. Now it has three colleges, over 10 faculties, over 12 000 students, 2 000 lecturers and researchers, 1 000 academIClans, associate academicians, professors and doctors. There are a study room of revolutionary idea of Comrade Kim Il Sung, revolutionary museum of Comrade Kim 11 Sung and revolutionary museum of Comrade Kim Jong Il.

Kim Chaek University of Technology
The university is the highest institute of training scientists and technicians. Established on September 27, Juche 37 (1948), it has 2 colleges, 10 faculties, research institutes and a doctorial institute. Academic degree owners including academicians, associate academicians, professors, doctors and specialists involve in education and researches. It is highlighted by newly built modern e-library. It consists of 15 electronic reading rooms, 12 reading rooms and four reading halls with 200 seats. It has 1l.5 million e-books and materials with 2 million volumes. Readers can access media or pass their cards through card-readers in front of 1ibrarian at the electronic reading rooms and be served with information. The library has 12 servers with memory capacity of 21 Tbytes, providing students to be qualified scientists with profound knowledge equivalent to modern scientific trend.

Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory
As a training centre of musicians, it was established on March 1, Juche 38 (1949). It was established as Pyongyang Conservatory on March 1, Juche 38 (1949), renamed as present and rebuilt on the bank of River ' Taedong. It was completed in May Juche 96 (2007) with a total floor space of 40 000 rrf. Kim Won Gyun was apatriotic artiste who composed tens of songs including the immortal revolutionary hymn "Song of General Kim 11 Sung" and the national anthem. His bust has been erected at the front yard. Tt has five faculties including 24 chairs and 40 courses. Over 800 students study in the professional courses and academic degree owners including professors and doctors as weil as dignified actors and actresses teach the students. Buildings, concert halls, individual and general training rooms, a library, a gymnasium and others are all updated for music education.

Pyongyang Middle School No. 1
It selects briljiant students on a nation-wide and gives genius education. It stands in Sinwon-dong, Pothonggang District. Established on September 1, Juche 43 (1954), it has four year primary course and sixyear secondary course with physical and chemical laboratories, computer, music, gymnastic and other practice rooms, a swimming pool, a library with 100 000 volumes of books and other service facilities inc1uding baths, a barber's shop, dining rooms and a hostel.

Kim Song Ju Primary School
It is located at Taedongmundong, Central District, Pyongyang. Established in August Juche 34 (1945) as Kyongnim School and renamed several times and later from July Juche 86 (1997) it was named as present. It has been fully arranged' with necessary equipment for education. Preserved here are over 800 pieces of gifts presented by President Kim 11 Sung and General Kim Jong 11. The statue of the President in his period of Changdok School stands in the campus.

Grand People's Study House
Situated on Nam Hili as a background of Kim 11 Sung Square, it serves en ti re people to study. It was opened in April Juche 71 (1982).
It has the largest volume and accommodating capacity in the world.
It has 30 million volumes of books, 23 reading rooms with 6 000 seats, 14 lecture rooms, various information rooms, question and answer rooms and music rooms. Lecture and information rooms are equipped with audio and video recorders, TVs, film and slide projectors and other educational equipment.

Schoolchildren's Palace
Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace is one of the after-school education centres for the city schoolchildren situated at Kwangbok Street in Mangyongdae District. It was completed in April Juche 78 (1989). A group bronze sculpture stands in front depicting future heroes in a carriage and pair full of joy. It is divided in several sections of computer, science, art and sports. It has over 200 circle rooms, practice rooms and 2,000-seater theartre equipped with belt stage. Over 10 000 students conduct extracurricular activities in it.


Students and Children's Palace
Pyongyang Students and Children's Palace is one of the extracurricular education centres in Pyongyang . Situated on Jangdae Hill, Central District, it was established on September 30, Juche 52 (1963). In front of the palace stands the statue of the President with schoolchildren. It has over 200 circle rooms and practice rooms for science, art and sports as weil as a gymnasium, a theatre with 1 100 seats, a library with tens of thousands volumes, an astronomical observatory and an observatory platform on the 10th floor atop the palace.  Over 4 000 schoolchildren leam in the palace.












Theatres

Mansudea Art Theatre
Located near the Grand People's Study House in the city centre, it was completed in October Juche 65 (1976). The theatre consists of a lobby, a main theatre, a small theatre, stages, makeup rooms and so on. It is arranged with modern equipment including stage control, machines and air conditioners.