Arch of Triumph

The Arch of Triumph is a triumphal arch made of white granite in the Moranbong district of Pyongyang, rising 60 meters high and 50 meters wide over a broad avenue. The structure contains several viewing platforms inside, accessible through elevators and stairs, offering a view over the surrounding city quarter.

The arch was completed in 1982 on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Kim Il-sung. Its construction was meant to recall the years between 1925 and 1945, when Korea was under Japanese rule.

The name refers to the armed resistance against Japanese occupation and the role of the communist movement during that period. Visitors today see inscriptions of revolutionary songs on the inner walls that tell of the daily life of fighters and their supporters.

Visitors can reach the interior through an elevator or stairs and see Kim Il-sung Stadium and Moranbong Park from the platforms. Access is only possible as part of guided tours, where an official escort organizes the visit.

The number of granite blocks used, 25,500, symbolically corresponds to each day in the life of Kim Il-sung up to his 70th birthday. Bronze statues inside show workers, farmers, intellectuals, and soldiers, representing the pillars of the Workers' Party.

Location: Moranbong-guyok

Inception: April 15, 1982

GPS coordinates: 39.04468,125.75319

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23