Mansu Hill Grand Monument facts for kids
The Mansu Hill Grand Monument is a very large group of statues located in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the country, built to honor its past leaders.
Exploring the Mansu Hill Grand Monument
This impressive monument features two main statues that are 66 feet (about 20 meters) tall. These central figures represent Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-il. Kim Il-Sung was the first supreme leader of North Korea, and his son, Kim Jong-il, later became the second supreme leader. In total, the monument includes 229 figures, making it a truly massive display.
The Mansu Hill Grand Monument was first shown to the public in 1972. When it was first built, only the statue of Kim Il-Sung was present. However, in 2012, the statue of Kim Jong-il was added next to his father's. This change updated the monument to include both important leaders.
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The monument over time: Left: A 2010 photo of the original statue of a younger Kim Il-sung, wearing an overcoat and Mao suit. Top right: A 2012 photo of an updated statue of Kim Il-sung depicting him as an older, smiling statesman wearing a Western suit, and an additional statue of Kim Jong-il. Bottom right: A 2014 photo showing Kim Jong-il with a new parka.
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