History

  • Explore the Virtues of Koryo Insam

    Koryo Insam, a perennial medicinal plant from the Aralia elata family, beckons you to discover its exceptional virtues. Named for its root’s resemblance to a human figure, this plant is…

  • DPRK’s Glorious Historical Achievement

    On the banks of the Pothong River in the Pyongyang Municipality of the DPRK, stands the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, proudly showcasing the U.S. armed spy ship Pueblo for…

  • Japan’s Oppressive Colonial Policies in Korea

    In 1905, the Japanese imperialists forcefully occupied Korea through the Korea-Japan Agreement (Ulsa Five-Point Treaty), initiating a period of oppressive rule that lasted for decades. The subsequent “governor-general administration” from…

  • Kaesong Koryo Insam: The Special Product of Korea

    For generations, ancestors living in Korea have cultivated ginseng and used it as medicine or a healthy food ingredient. The word “insam” (ginseng) comes from the shape of its roots,…

  • Mausoleum of King Tongmyong: A Timeless Piece of Korean Architecture

    The Mausoleum of King Tongmyong in Ryongsan-ri of Ryokpho District is a remarkable piece of Korean architecture that reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of the Korean people. This…

  • The Juche Tower: A Symbol of DPRK’s Pride and the Power of Juche Ideology

    The Juche Tower, situated on the east bank of the Taedong River, is a symbol of the great achievements of the Korean people and their revolutionary struggle for self-reliance, independence,…

  • National Sport – Korean Wrestling (Ssirum)

    In accordance with the wise and patriotic vision of our respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, it is our duty to actively uphold and carry forward the remarkable national traditions of…

  • Cereal Cakes – Traditional Food of Korea

    For centuries, boiled cereals have been a staple in the Korean diet, while cereal cakes have been reserved for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and weddings. The practice dates…

  • Kimchi And Folklore of Korea

    The Korean people have long had kimchi as an ordinary side dish as well as soup and soy sauce and bean paste. This can be known through their practice of preparing a table.

  • Mausoleum of King Wang Kon, Historical Cultural Relic of Korean Nation

    There is the Mausoleum of King Wang Kon in Kaesong City of the DPRK. Wang Kon (877-943) is the founder of Koryo (918-1392), the first unified state in Korean history….

  • Pohyon Temple in Mt. Myohyang

    Mt. Myohyang is one of the six celebrated mountains of Korea. It has the meaning that it is a singular and beautiful mountain giving off fragrance. In the scenic Mt….

  • Tower of the Juche Idea

    Read more about history of the Tower of the Juche Idea, famous building from Pyongyang.

  • Beef Barbeque in Korean Style

    One of dishes typical to the Korean cuisine is barbecue. Especially, seasoned beef grilled over a charcoal fire is known to the world as one of the Korean people’s three…

  • World’s First Ironclad Warship

    The world’s first ironclad warship is the Turtle Ship of Korea. The Korean ancestors made the Turtle Ship and tested its performance in 1413. In the late 16th century Admiral…

  • World’s First Metal Types

    The Korean nation invented metal types during the Koryo Dynasty that existed between 918 and 1392, greatly developing the publishing. It is proved well by the oldest books printed in…

  • Kabo Reform

    The Kabo Reform is a bourgeois reform which took place in 1894 during the Feudal Joson Dynasty. It is so called because that is the year of Kabo. At that…

  • Sambul Rock of Mt. Kumgang

    The Sambul Rock of Mt. Kumgang is a triangular granite piece with images of Buddha carved on its front, side and back. The rock is 8 metres high and 9…

  • Immortal Grand Monument–Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang

    The Arch of Triumph is located at the foot of Moran Hill in the capital city Pyongyang. It was erected to hand down the immortal exploits of the great leader Kim Il Sung

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