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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.
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.
After liberation of Korea in 1945, North Korea published the "Treasure, relic, scenic site, natural monuments conservation act" in April 1946, and installed the "ancient relic conservation committee" to administer the conservation of national heritage.But upon a decision by the cabinet, it was replaced with the "Conservation of relics of materialc culture act" and the organization ...
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. ...
Burial monuments and structures in North Korea (3 C, 1 P) M. Monumental columns in North Korea (1 P) Pages in category "Monuments and memorials in North Korea"
Samji (Korean: 삼지) is a lake in North Korea. [1] The lake serves as a tourist attraction. [2] ... Natural monuments of North Korea; Samjiyon Band; Samjiyon County ...
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong, North Korea.The site consists of 12 separate components, which together testify to the history and culture of the Koryo Dynasty from the 10th to 14th centuries.
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.