Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Presidential mausoleum in Pyongyang, North Korea.
The Kumsusan Palace stands with two floors, displaying neo-Korean architecture and brutalist influences in northeastern Pyongyang.
Built in 1976 as a presidential residence, the palace became a mausoleum following the death of Kim Il-sung in 1994.
The embalmed bodies of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il rest in glass sarcophagi, surrounded by Workers' Party flags.
Visits occur exclusively on Thursday and Sunday mornings, requiring formal attire and passing through strict security measures.
The mausoleum contains halls extending up to one kilometer, making it the largest memorial complex dedicated to communist leaders.
Location: Taesong-guyok
Inception: 1976
Official opening: 1969
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
GPS coordinates: 39.06327,125.78905
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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