Arch of Reunification
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| Chosŏn'gŭl | 조국통일3대헌장기념탑 |
| Hancha | 祖國統一三大憲章紀念塔 |
| McCune–Reischauer | Choguk T'ongil Samtae Hŏnjang Kinyŏmt'ap |
| Revised Romanization | Joguk Tongil Samdae Heonjang Ginyeomtap |
The Arch of Reunification is a sculptural arch located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It was constructed in 2001 to commemorate Korean reunification proposals put forward by Kim Il-sung.[1]
The concrete arch straddles the multi-laned Reunification Highway leading from Pyongyang to the DMZ. It consists of two Korean women in traditional dress (choson-ot)—symbolizing the North and South—[1] leaning forward to jointly uphold a sphere bearing a map of a reunified Korea.
The plinth of the structure is engraved with messages of support for re-unification and peace from various individuals, organizations and nations.
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- ^ a b Harris, Mark Edward (2007). Inside North Korea. Chronicle Books. p. 37. ISBN 9780811857512. http://books.google.com/books?id=tc-_8GoNB3gC&pg=PA37.
Coordinates: 38°57′51.5″N 125°42′56.5″E / 38.964306°N 125.715694°E
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