The
Arch of Triumph was erected in Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK to
convey to eternity the achievements of President Kim
Il Sung
who defeated the Japanese imperialists and accomplished the historic
cause of national liberation.
Located
at the foot of Moran Hill, it was unveiled in April Juche 71(1982) to
mark the 70th
anniversary of birth of President Kim
Il Sung.
A
4-tiered magnificent monumental stone edifice, it is 60m high and
52.5m wide on the front and 36.2m wide on the side.
The
four sides of the first tier are open by archways 27m high and 18m
wide each.
The
archway is fringed with 70 azalea relieves symbolizing the 70th
birth anniversary of Kim
Il Sung.
The
decoration adds formative, symbolical and artistic grace to the
architectural depiction.
Carved
in relief on the Arch of Triumph are the immortal revolutionary hymn
“Song of General Kim
Il Sung”
and the dates “1925-1945”, the year when President Kim
Il Sung
set out on the road of revolution and the year when he returned home
in triumph.
The
faces of the northern and southern pillars contain the sculptures of
the six-figure groups “Long live General Kim
Il Sung!”,
“Long live the liberation of the country!”,
“Looking up to the General” and “For the building of a new
country!”.
Today
it is visited by not only Korean people but many foreigners of the
world.
The
Arch of Triumph in a modern yet national style is a monumental
structure conveying the immortal exploits of President Kim
Il Sung
forever.
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