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Liberation Monument (Pyongyang)
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Liberation Monument (Pyongyang)

Монумент Освобождения в Пхеньяне
North KoreaПхеньян1947Monuments
An obelisk on Moran Hill honouring the Red Army soldiers who took part in the liberation of Korea in 1945. Erected in 1947, the stele of about 30 metres is topped by a five-pointed star, with inscriptions in Russian and Korean on the base. According to NK News, the monument's appearance was altered in a late-1950s redesign.
Обелиск на холме Моранбон в честь воинов Красной армии, участвовавших в освобождении Кореи в 1945 году. Установлен в 1947 году; стела высотой около 30 метров увенчана пятиконечной звездой, надписи на постаменте выполнены на русском и корейском языках. По данным NK News, облик монумента был изменён при реконструкции конца 1950-х годов.

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EraUSSR
FunctionMemorial
Present ownerState of the DPRK
Acquisitionbuilt, 1947
StatusIn use
As of2018-08
According to NK News (August 2018), the monument is preserved and used for official ceremonies.

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