Monument to Party Founding
The Monument to Party Founding (Korean: 당창건기념탑; MR: Tangch'anggŏnkinyŏmt'ap) is a monument in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
The monument with the surrounding flag-shaped buildings | |
| 39°1′40″N 125°46′35″E | |
| Location | Pyongyang, North Korea |
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| Designer | Mansudae Art Studio |
| Material | Granite and bronze |
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| Height | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Opening date | 10 October 1995 |
| Dedicated to | The foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 당창건기념탑 |
| Hancha | 黨創建紀念塔 |
| Revised Romanization | Dangchanggeonginyeomtap |
| McCune–Reischauer | Tangch'anggŏnkinyŏmt'ap |
The monument is rich in symbolism: its hammer, sickle and calligraphy brush symbolize the workers, farmers and intellectuals. It is 50 meters high to symbolize the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. The number of slabs comprising the belt around the monument and its diameter stand for the date of birth of Kim Jong Il. The inscription on the outer belt says "Long live the leader and organizer of the victories of the people of Korea, the Workers' Party of Korea!" On the inside of the belt are three bronze reliefs with their distinct meanings: the historical root of the party, the unity of people under the party and the party's vision for a progressive future. Two red flag-shaped buildings with letters forming the words "ever-victorious" surround the monument.