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Moranbong Park
Moranbong Park
Coordinates	39°02′25″N 125°45′30″E / 39.04028°N 125.75833°E
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl	모란봉
Hancha	牡丹峰
Revised Romanization	Moranbong
McCune–Reischauer	Moranbong

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Moranbong (Korean: 모란봉; lit. Peony Hill; Peony Peak^[1]) or Moran Hill 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 Jonsung Revolutionary Site, which conveys the "revolutionary achievements" of President Kim Il-sung and the Hungbu Revolutionary Site which is associated with the history of leader Kim Jong-il and includes trees bearing slogans written during the independence revolutionary struggle.

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 Moranbong Hotel the Moran Restaurant, 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. 56. Seoul: Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch: 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.

External links

Jonsung Revolutionary Site picture album^{[permanent dead link]} at Naenara

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[Buzo1981-1] Buzo, Adrian (1981). "North Korea—Yesterday and Today" (PDF). Transactions. 56. Seoul: Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch: 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.

[Corfield2013-2] 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.

[KCNA1998-3] "Okryu restaurant". Pyongyang: Korean Central News Agency. 31 August 1998. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.

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+'''Moranbong''' ({{Korean|hangul=모란봉|lit=Peony Hill; Peony Peak}}<ref name="Buzo1981">{{cite journal |url=http://raskb.com/transactions/VOL56/KORS0749D_VOL56.pdf#page=9 |title=North Korea—Yesterday and Today |journal=Transactions |year=1981 |page=4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212170328/http://raskb.com/transactions/VOL56/KORS0749D_VOL56.pdf#page=9 |archive-date=12 December 2015 |url-status=live |last=Buzo |first=Adrian |publisher=Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch |location=Seoul |volume=56 |format=PDF |issn=1229-0009 |quote=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&nbsp;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. |df=dmy-all }}</ref>) or '''Moran Hill''' forms a park located in central [[Pyongyang]], the capital of North Korea. Its {{convert|95|m|adj=on|order=flip}} summit is the location of the [[Pyongyang TV Tower]].<ref name="Corfield2013">{{cite book |last=Corfield |first=Justin |title=Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a46gFDWr3aMC&pg=PA144 |series=Anthem Historical Dictionaries of Cities |date=2013 |publisher=Anthem Press |location=London |pages=144–146 |isbn=978-0-85728-234-7 |oclc=900194428}}</ref>
+There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran&nbsp;Hill. They include the [[Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)|Arch of Triumph]], [[Kim Il-sung Stadium]], and [[Kaeson Revolutionary Site]]. At the foot of the hill is the [[Jonsung Revolutionary Site]], which conveys the "revolutionary achievements" of President [[Kim Il-sung]] and the [[Hungbu Revolutionary Site]] which is associated with the history of leader [[Kim Jong-il]] and includes trees bearing slogans written during the independence revolutionary struggle.
-'''Moran Hill''' is located in the central part of [[Pyongyang]], the capital of the [[North Korea]]. The hill is noted for its curious features and scenery, as well as its political significance.
+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 [[Moranbong Hotel]] the [[Moran Restaurant]], an afforestation exhibition and a small [[zoo]]. The [[Okryu Restaurant]] is also located nearby.<ref name="KCNA1998">{{cite news |url=http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/1998/9808/news08/31.htm#11 |title=Okryu restaurant |date=31 August 1998 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320171505/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/1998/9808/news08/31.htm#11 |archive-date=20 March 2015 |url-status=dead |publisher=[[Korean Central News Agency]] |location=Pyongyang |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
-The hill is associated with the revolutionary history of President [[Kim Il-sung]], leader [[Kim Jong Il]] and independence heroine [[Kim Jong Suk]]. At the foot of the hill Kim Il-sung in the 1940s allegedly gave a public speech after returning from exile.
-There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran Hill. They include the [[Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)|Arch of Triumph]], [[Kim Il Sung Stadium|Kim Il-sung Stadium]], the monument to President Kim Il-sung's handwritings from his address at a rally to welcome him when he returned to Pyongyang and the [[mural]] painting in commemoration of President Kim Il-sung's speech on his return. At the foot of the hill is the Jonsung revolutionary site, which conveys the "revolutionary achievements" of President Kim Il-sung and the Hungbu revolutionary site which is associated with the history of leader Kim Jong Il and includes trees bearing slogans written during the revolutionary struggle.
-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 Moran Restaurant, an afforestation exhibition and a small [[zoo]]. The [[Okryugwan|Okryu Restaurant]] is also located nearby.<ref name="KCNALocation">{{citation|title=Okryu restaurant|date=1998-08-31|accessdate=2010-06-25|periodical=Korean Central News Agency|url=http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/1998/9808/news08/31.htm}}</ref>
-The Youth Park at the foot of the Moran Hill near the Tong Il underground station featured the [[United Buddy Bears]] exhibition in October 2008 - an array of 18 two metre-high sculptures, each designed by a different artist, touring the world as a symbol of cultural understanding, tolerance and mutual trust. It was the first exhibition in North Korea that was accessible for everyone and open to everybody. According to official information, around 100,000 visitors were counted every week in Pyongyang.<ref>[http://www.culturalink.gov.cn/gjdt/2008-10/15/content_314725.htm Pyongyang 2008 - Exhibition of the United Buddy Bears]</ref>
 ==See also==
+* [[Pyongyang Castle]]
-*[[List of Korea-related topics]]
+* [[Moranbong Band]]
+* [[Moranbong Sports Club]]
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}
+{{reflist|30em}}
 ==External links==
+{{commonscat}}
-''Naenara: Democratic People's Republic of Korea''. "Tourism in Korea". [http://www.kcckp.net/en/tourism/attraction/attract-view.php?1+9 link]. Last accessed on Mar. 6, 2006.
+*[http://www.naenara.com.kp/en/book/new_window.php?10+10073 ''Jonsung Revolutionary Site'' picture album]{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at [[Naenara]]
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+{{portal bar|Geography|North Korea}}
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Pyongyang|Moran Hill]]
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-[[Category:Geography of Pyongyang|Moran Hill]]
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-[[ko:모란봉]]
-[[ja:牡丹峰]]
-[[vi:Đồi Moran]]
-[[zh:牡丹峰]]