Monument to Party Founding

Pyongyang, 2017. Gwang Chol and Ri Son Gyong pose in front of the Monument to Party Founding. This monument is rich in symbolism: the hammer, sickle and calligraphy brush symbolize the workers, farmers and intellectuals. The structure is 50 meters high to symbolize the 50-year anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea's founding. The number of slabs comprising the belt around the monument and its diameter stand for the date of birth of Kim Jong-il. On the outer belt is inscribed: The organizers of the victory of the Korean people and the leader of 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, t...View all