Moranbong

Moran Hill
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl	모란봉
Hancha	牡丹峰
Revised Romanization	Moranbong
McCune–Reischauer	Moranbong

Moranbong or Moran Hill (literally "Peony Hill", often "Peony Peak")^[1] forms a park located in central Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Its 312-foot (95 m) summit is the location of the Pyongyang TV Tower.^[2]

There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran Hill. They include the Arch of Triumph, Kim Il-sung Stadium, and Kaeson Revolutionary Site. At the foot of the hill is the , which conveys the "revolutionary achievements" of President Kim Il-sung and the which is associated with the history of leader Kim Jong-il and includes trees bearing slogans written during the independence revolutionary struggle.

Map showing the extent of the Park

The area surrounding the hill is now a recreation area, including the Moranbong Theatre, the Kaeson Youth Park, an open-air theatre in the Youth Park, the , an afforestation exhibition and a small zoo. The Okryu Restaurant is also located nearby.^[3]

References[]

^ Buzo, Adrian (1981). "North Korea—Yesterday and Today" (PDF). Transactions. Seoul: Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch. 56: 4. ISSN 1229-0009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 December 2015. The river winds down from the northwest, curves almost due south around the wooded hill to the north of the old town known as Moranbong (Peony Peak), and then girds the eastern and southern boundaries of the city proper before swinging westward to the sea. The rock cliffs of Moranbong, the mid‑stream wooded islets, the broad tree‑lined quays and the undulating countryside all add up to a pleasant vista.
^ Corfield, Justin (2013). Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang. Anthem Historical Dictionaries of Cities. London: Anthem Press. pp. 144–146. ISBN 978-0-85728-234-7. OCLC 900194428.
^ "Okryu restaurant". Pyongyang: Korean Central News Agency. 31 August 1998. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.