Pyongyang Castle
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| Pyongyang Castle | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 평양성 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 平壤城 |
| Revised Romanization | Pyeongyangseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏngyangsŏng |
| Alternative name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 장안성 |
| Hancha | 長安城 |
| Revised Romanization | Janganseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Changansŏng |
Pyongyang Castle is one of the National Treasures of North Korea. The castle was attacked by Geunchogo of Baekje.[1]
During the 18th and 19th century, printed screens depicting grand views of the fortress were very popular.[2]
References
- ^ Kim Taek-Gyun (2000). "The relationship between Shilla and Wae from the late 4th centry [sic] to the early 5th centry [sic]". Studies In Humanities (in Korean and English). 8. Institute of Humanities at Kwangwon National University: 307–335. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ Park Jeong-ae (December 2009). "A Study on the Screen Paintings of Giseong in the 18th and 19th Century". Korean Antiquity (in Korean and English). 74. Korean Association Of University Museums: 5–41. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
39°01′25″N 125°45′25″E / 39.0235°N 125.7570°E
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