Juche Tower facts for kids
The Juche Tower is a tall monument in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. It was finished in 1982. The tower stands on the eastern side of the Taedong River. It is directly across from the Kim Il-sung Square. This impressive tower was built to celebrate the 70th birthday of Kim Il-Sung, who was the first leader of North Korea. Some people say that his son, Kim Jong-il, designed the tower.
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The Juche Tower: A Symbol of North Korea
The Juche Tower is a very important landmark in North Korea. It was built to honor Kim Il-Sung and his ideas. The tower is named after the principle of Juche. This idea was developed by Kim Il-Sung himself. The name of the tower is sometimes translated as the Tower of the Juche Idea. It can also be called the Juche Ideology Tower.
Amazing Features of the Tower
The Juche Tower is 170 meters (about 560 feet) tall. It is made from 25,550 stone blocks. This number is special because it represents one block for each day of Kim Il-Sung's life up to his 70th birthday (365 days x 70 years). The tower is covered in white stone. It has 70 sections, one for each year of his life.
At the very top of the tower is a shining torch. This torch is 20 meters (about 66 feet) high and weighs 45 tons. It is said to be made from special materials. You can even go to the top of the tower to see amazing views of Pyongyang. It is claimed that the tower was built very quickly, in just 35 days. The stone covering was added in 76 days.
Statues and Surroundings
In front of the Juche Tower, there is a large statue that is 30 meters (about 98 feet) tall. This statue shows three figures. One figure holds a hammer, representing workers. Another holds a sickle, representing farmers. The third figure holds a writing brush, representing people who work with their minds, like writers or thinkers. Together, they show the ideal people of North Korea.
Close to the tower, there is also a wall with 82 special plaques. These plaques are said to be gifts from supporters in other countries. Around the tower, you can also find nice pavilions and water features. The Juche Tower is a very popular place for people in North Korea to visit.
Images for kids
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View of Pyongyang with the Juche Tower in the background
See also
In Spanish: Torre Juche para niños
