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The Lake Tungjong and Lake Chonapo Important Bird Area (동정호 천아포) is a 2100 ha site lying on the western shore of the Sea of Japan, about 30 km east of the city of Wonsan in north-eastern Kangwon Province in North Korea. Part of it is protected as one of North Korea's designated Natural Monuments.
North Hamgyong: 1427; Natural: (vii)(viii)(ix) 2000 Erosions caused by igneous rocks from the Paektu Mountain formed Mt. Chilbo, hence its diversity of rocks. It is also the habitat of around 750 plant species, 20 mammals, 40 birds, and 10 reptiles. There are also 11 natural monuments already valued and protected by the North Korean government.
Natural monuments of North Korea is a natural monuments system that designates natural resources that are designated as significant to the North Korean government. A total of 469 natural monument entries have been designated from no.1 to no. 935.
On the morning of July 11, 2008, a 53-year-old South-Korean tourist was shot and killed while walking on the resort's beach. Park Wang-ja entered a military area by crossing over a sand dune and was shot twice by North Korean soldiers. North Korea claimed that sentries had no choice but to shoot her because, despite their order to stop, she fled.
Pages in category "Natural monuments of North Korea" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The battle is considered important in history of the Korean Revolution. [5] Samji Lake is designated as a Revolutionary Battle Site. [6] The Grand Monument of Lake Samji there is built in honor of Kim Il Sung. [2]
Monumental columns in North Korea (1 P) Pages in category "Monuments and memorials in North Korea" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
The North Korean side of the mountain is also popular among visitors to North Korea. [citation needed] The Chinese tourism area is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. [66] There are a number of monuments on the North Korean side of the mountain. Paektu Spa is a natural spring and is used for bottled ...