Moranbong-guyok

17 Dongs

Moranbong - guyŏk is one of the 18 districts of Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It is located north of the downtown district Chung- guyŏk and is bordered to the north by the districts Sŏsŏng - guyŏk and Taesong - guyŏk, on the east by the Taedong - gang and to the west by the Pot'ong input and the District Pot'onggang - guyŏk. It received its name after Moran Hill in the west of the district. He was declared in October 1960 to the municipality.

Traffic

The Pyongyang Metro stops within the Moranbong - guyŏks at the stations Tongil, Kaeson, Chŏnu, and Chŏnseung.

The district is connected by the Rungna - bridge to the island and the rungra Taedonggang - guyŏk.

Buildings and facilities

Over a large part of the district extends Moranbong Park, the largest recreational area of Pyongyang. There are several historical relics, such as the Ch'ŏllima statue and the remains of the wall of the ancient castle and various pavilions.

In addition, the 150 -meter high TV tower, the world's largest triumphal arch, and built during the Japanese colonial period, Kim Il-sung Stadium, and the space on the Kim Il Sung is located in the district of his first speech in Korea after his return from the exile held.

National Treasures

In Moranbong - guyŏk are, especially in Moranbong Park, several National Treasures of North Korea.

  • Pubyok Pavilion ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 17)
  • Chilsongmun ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 18)
  • Ulmil Pavilion ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 19)
  • Chongryu Pavilion ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 20)
  • Choesung Pavilion ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 21)
  • Jongum Gate ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 22)
  • 7- storied octagonal pagoda of Hongboksa Buddhist temple ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 24)
  • Banner pillars of Chunghungsa Temple ( Inhung -dong ) ( National Treasure # 147)
  • Octagonal stone shrine of Yongmyongsa Temple ( Moranbong Park) ( National Treasure # 148)
  • Ryonghwasa Temple ( Kaeson -dong ) ( National Treasure # 163)

Natural Monuments

Several trees in the district are listed under the natural monuments of North Korea.

  • Korean Weeping Willows of Okryu ( Moranbong Park, Natural Monument # 2)
  • Japanese string trees of Ch'ŏngryu Rock ( Moranbong Park, Natural Monument # 3)

Administrative units

Moranbong - guyŏk in 15 administrative units divided Dongs. The three largest Dongs ( Inhung, Pipa, and Kinmaul ) are in turn subdivided into two administrative units.

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