Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery
| Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Aeguk Yeolsa Neung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Aeguk Ryŏlsa Rŭng |
The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery is a national cemetery in North Korea located in Sinmi-ri, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang.[1] Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction". Buried here are many veterans of the Korean independence movement, army and national officials, and outstanding citizens in the fields of science, medicine, and literature.
Burials[]
Among those interred here are:
A[]
- (안우생/安偶生; 1907–1991), poet and activist.
C[]
- Cho Ki-chon (조기천/趙基天; 1913–1951), poet[2]
- (조소앙/趙素昻; 1887–1958), independence activist
- (조완구/趙琬九; 1881–1952), independence activist
- Choe Deok-sin (최덕신/崔德新; 1914–1989), politician
- Choe Pong Man, contributed to development of Workers' Party of Korea while in the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.[3]
- Choi Hong Hi (최홍희/崔泓熙; 1918–2002), general and deportist
- (최동오; 1889–1963), independence activist
- Choi Seung-hee (최승희/崔承喜; 1911–1969), dancer
H[]
- Han Sorya (���설야/韓雪野; 1900–1976), writer[4]
- Hong Myong-hui (홍명희/洪命熹; 1888–1968), writer
- Hong Si Hak, councillor in mining industry[5]
J[]
- Jon Hui-jong (전희정/全熙正; 1930–2020), former vice-minister of Foreign Affairs[5]
- Jon Ku Gang,(? - 2021) the first female general of the Korean People's Army.[3]
- Jong Myong Hak, dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea[5]
K[]
- Kim Chang-sop (김창섭/金昌燮; 1946–2020), general[5]
- Kim Yong Chun (김영춘/金永春; 1936–2018), politician and general
- Kang Yang Wook (강량욱/康良煜; 1903–1983), Presbyterian minister and politician
- Kang Chang-Soo (강창수) a.k.a Hideo Nakamura (1913–2013), Korean-born Karateka[6]
- Kang Jang-ho, director of KPA art studio[5]
- Kang Song-san, worked to develop the country.[5]
- Kim Kyu-sik (김규식/金奎植; 1881–1950), independence activist
- (김옥성; 1916–1965/66), composer[7][8]
- Kim Pyong Hwa, contributed to development of orchestra in North Korea.[3]
- (계응상/桂應祥; 1893–1967), geneticist
M[]
O[]
P[]
- Pak In Yong, former general of the Korean People's Army.[3]
- Paek Nam-sun (백남순/白南淳; 1929–2007), Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Paek Nam-un (백남운/白南雲; 1894–1979), economist
- Park Yun-gwan, dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea[5]
- Pak Se-yong (박세영 /朴世永; 1902–1989), writer of the lyrics to Aegukka
- Pyon Ung Hui, architectural engineer[5]
R[]
- Ra Myong Hui, Hero of the DPRK[5]
- Ri Hyon-sang (리현상/李鉉相; 1905–1953), independence activist, politician
- Ri Jae-il (리재일/李在一; 1935–2021), politician[1]
- Ri Ki-yong (리기영/李箕永; 1895–1984), novelist
- Ri Kuk-ro (리극로/李克魯; 1893–1982), independence activist
- (이면상/李冕相; 1908–1989), composer/conductor
- Ri Sung-gi (리승기/李升基; 1958–1996), chemist[10]
- (류동열/柳東說; 1879–1950), independence activist
- Ryu Mi-yong (류미영/柳美英; 1921–2016), politician
S[]
U[]
- (우치선/于致善; 1919–2003), ceramic artist
Y[]
See also[]
- Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
- Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery
- Cemetery for North Korean and Chinese Soldiers
- Daejeon National Cemetery
- Seoul National Cemetery
References[]
- ^ a b www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp http://www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp/?bbs=37201. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ 북한의 열사릉, 그 상징과 폭력: 혁명열사릉과 애국열사릉. Prometheus (in Korean). August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Remains of martyrs buried in Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri". www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 북한의 열사릉, 그 상징과 폭력: 혁명열사릉과 애국열사릉 (in Korean). Prometheus. August 13, 2006. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
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- ^ "Composer Kim Ok Song". Naenara. March 23, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ 작곡가 김옥성 [Composer Kim Ok Song]. Naenara (in Korean). March 14, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ^ "The Six Most Famous North Korean Women Today". Koryo Tours. December 3, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 이승기. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2021.
External links[]
- North Korean Human Geography (in Korean)
- Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery at Find a Grave
Coordinates: 39°8′14″N 125°43′39″E / 39.13722°N 125.72750°E
Categories:
- Pyongyang
- Cemeteries in North Korea
- 1986 establishments in North Korea