Sonjuk Bridge, Stone bridge in Kaesong, North Korea.
The stone structure spans 8.35 meters in length and 3.36 meters in width, connecting two sides of the ancient city sector.
Built in 1216, the bridge marks the location where scholar Jong Mong Ju was killed in 1392 during the transition between Korean dynasties.
The bridge name changed from Sonji to Sonjuk after bamboo grew at the spot where Jong Mong Ju died, reflecting Korean naming traditions.
The bridge stands 8 kilometers from the DMZ and forms part of typical tour routes through the ancient capital of Kaesong.
A brown mark on the stone surface, believed to be Jong Mong Ju's blood, reportedly changes color to red during rainfall.
Length: 8.35 m
Width: 3.36 m
Part of: Kaesong
GPS coordinates: 37.98170,126.50810
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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