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Juche Tower Pyongyang, North Korea Last Updated: 05/11/2023 |
| The Juche Tower is a monument located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It was constructed in 1982 to commemorate the ideology of Juche, which is the guiding philosophy of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea. | |
| The tower stands at 170 meters tall and is made of over 25,500 granite blocks. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Taedong River and can be seen from many parts of the city. The tower is adorned with several bronze reliefs depicting scenes from North Korean history and features a torch at the top, which is lit on special occasions. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of Pyongyang. The Juche Tower is considered one of the most iconic landmarks in North Korea and is often featured in propaganda and other forms of media promoting the ideology of Juche. | |
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Pyongyang, North Korea Place » City Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. It is located on the Taedong River in the west-central part of the country, about 109 kilometers (68 mi) upstream from its mouth on the Yellow Sea. According to the 2008 population census, it has a population of 3,255,288. Pyongyang is a directly administered city with a status equal to that of the North Korean provinces. 26 views 💖 1North Korea |