North Hwanghae Province is a province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1954 when the former Hwanghae Province was split into North and South Hwanghae. The provincial capital is Sariwon. The province is bordered by Pyongyang and South Pyongan to the north,Kangwon to the east,Kaesong Industrial Region and South Korea's Gyeonggi Province to the south,and South Hwanghae southwest. In 2003,Kaesong Directly Governed City became part of North Hwanghae as Kaepung County. Later on in 2019,it was promoted as Special City. Thus,it was separated from North Hwanghae.
Nampo,also spelled Namp'o,is the second largest city by population and an important seaport in North Korea,which lies on the northern shore of the Taedong River,15 km east of the river's mouth. Formerly known as Chinnamp'o,it was a provincial-level "Directly Governed City" ("Chikhalsi") from 1980 to 2004,and was designated a "Special City" in 2010. Nampo is approximately 50 km southwest of Pyongyang,at the mouth of the Taedong River. Since North Korean independence,the city has developed a wide range of industry and has seen significant recent redevelopment.
Pohyon-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Hyangsan county in North Pyong'an Province,North Korea. It is located within the Myohyang Mountains. Founded under the Koryo dynasty at the start of the 11th century,the temple flourished as one of the greatest centers of Buddhism in the north of Korea,and became a renowned place of pilgrimage. Like most other temples in North Korea,the complex suffered extensive damage from US bombing during the Korean War. The temple is designated as National Treasure #40 in North Korea,with many of its component buildings and structures further declared as individual national treasures.
Kim Jong-suk was a Korean anti-Japanese guerrilla,a Communist activist,North Korean leader Kim Il-sung's first wife,former leader Kim Jong-il's mother,and current leader Kim Jong-un's grandmother.
Kim Chaek University of Technology is a university in North Korea,on the banks of the Taedong River in Pyongyang. It is named after General Kim Chaek.
The Grand Mass Gymnastics and Artistic Performance Arirang,also known as the Arirang Mass Games,or the Arirang Festival is a mass gymnastics and artistic festival held in the Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang,North Korea. The games usually take place in August or September. The Arirang Mass Games were held annually between 2002 and 2013,with the exception of 2006. After a five-year hiatus,Mass Games returned for a performance entitled 'The Glorious Country' in 2018.
Chung-guyŏk is one of the 18 guyok which constitute the city of Pyongyang,North Korea. The district is located in the center of the city,between the Pothonggang Canal and Taedong River,and is bordered to the north by Moranbong-guyok,to the northwest by Potonggang-guyok,and to the south by Pyongchon-guyok.
Kim Il-sung Square is a large city square in the Central District of Pyongyang,North Korea,and is named after the country's founding leader,Kim Il-sung. The square was constructed in 1954 according to a master plan for reconstructing the capital after the destruction of the Korean War. It was opened in August 1954. The square is located on the foot of the Namsan Hill,west bank of the Taedong River,directly opposite the Juche Tower on the other side of the river. It is the 37th largest square in the world,having an area of about 75,000 square metres which can accommodate a rally of more than 100,000 people. The square has a great cultural significance,as it is a common gathering place for rallies,dances and military parades and is often featured in media concerning North Korea.
Koryo Tours is an independent Western travel company based in Beijing,specializing in group and independent tourism to North Korea.
Sŏngbul-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple in Sariwŏn,North Hwanghae Province,North Korea. It is located within the castle on Mt. Jŏngbang and was founded in 898 AD. The temple consists of six buildings,some of which are among the oldest wooden buildings in North Korea.
Taedong Gate is the eastern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang,and one of the National Treasures of North Korea. Located on the banks of the Taedong River,from which it gets its name,the gate was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction,and,along with the Ryongwang Pavilion and Pyongyang Bell,served as the center of the inner castle's eastern defenses. The present construction dates from 1635,however,as the original was burnt to the ground during the Imjin wars of the late 16th century.
Kaesim-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the Chilbosan Mountains,North Hamgyong Province,North Korea. Founded in 826 under the Palhae kingdom and restored in 1377 by the Koryo dynasty,the temple long served as a religious retreat. The temple serves as a repository for many important buddhist sculptures,paintings,and scriptures. The temple grounds also hold a 180 kg bronze bell dating from 1764 and a famed 200-year-old chestnut tree. It is one of National Treasures of North Korea. The temple comprises the following buildings:
Yŏngmyŏng Temple was a Korean Buddhist temple located at the foot of Moranbong hill in Pyongyang,North Korea. Prior to its destruction in the Korean War,it was the largest and most important center of Buddhist worship in that city. Though it is unknown when the temple was founded,popular tales date it to the end of the Goguryeo kingdom. The temple was completely rebuilt under the Joseon dynasty. Under the Japanese occupation of Korea,the temple became a major tourist site in Pyongyang and was renowned for its beautiful riverside location and many cherry trees. In the 1920s it again underwent an extensive restoration funded by the Japanese government,who also officially changed its name to its Japanese pronunciation,"Eimei-ji". During that time,the temple was also confiscated from by the government,and given for use as a headquarters for the Rinzai sect of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The Rinzai monks were tasked with converting the citizens away from traditional Korean Buddhism as part of a government program to replace the old Korean culture with that of modern Japan.
The Pothong River is a river in North Korea. It flows through the capital Pyongyang and is a tributary of the Taedong River.
The Five-storied pagoda of Ryongtongsa Buddhist temple is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea.
The Anak Woljongsa is an historic Buddhist temple,one of the National Treasures of North Korea (#75). It is located in Woljong-ni,Anak County,South Hwanghae Province. It is located near Mt. Kuwol.
The Kim Il-sung Prize(김일성상) is an award given by the Government of North Korea to persons in various fields who demonstrate exemplary service to the values of Juche idea. Past winners include the Korean composer Kim Won-gyun,judoka Kye Sun-hui,and the Arirang Festival.
Uiju Castle is a historic structure located on the Chinese border,along the Yalu River in Uiju County,in North Pyongan Province,North Korea. A structure first built during the Ri Dynasty was designed to serve as the main border town (Uiju) in the area and was one of the most important northern defense posts during this time. The present castle was built in 1520,it probably included parts of the old fortress. It is listed as one of the National Treasures of North Korea.
The Korea Stamp Museum is a postal museum in the Central District of Pyongyang,North Korea.
