Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt. Taesong

The cemetery on Jujak Peak of Mt. Taesong, Taesong District, houses the remains of revolutionary martyrs who had fallen in the struggle for the freedom and independence of the country.

It was inaugurated in October Juche 64 (1975) and renovated in October Juche 74 (1985).

It is 1 800 metres deep and there stand gate, memorial gatepost, group sculptures, concourse and busts.

In the concourse adjoining the group sculptures there stand a monument inscribed with President Kim Il Sung’s handwriting, monument inscribed with a poem, mourners sculptures and a wreath stand bearing the medal of the DPRK Hero in bold relief.

The busts district houses the lifelike bronze busts of the anti- Japanese revolutionary martyrs against the background of a huge red flag portrayed with stone.

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