Arch of Triumph, Grand Monument Conveying President Kim Il Sung's Feats of National Liberation​

Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) -- It has been 40 years since the erection of the Arch of Triumph at the foot of Moran Hill in Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, to immortalize President Kim Il Sung's exploits for the country's liberation.

Chairman Kim Jong Il initiated the construction of the Arch of Triumph and led it so that it could be finished on the occasion of the 70th birthday of the President. The arch was unveiled on April 14, Juche 71(1982).

The arch is a grand four-storey stone structure, 60 m high, 50.1 m long and 36.2 m wide.

There are four arch passages on four sides in the first floor and three floors have flat roofs, each getting smaller as they go up. Sculptures carved in relief clearly show the revolutionary theme of the structure.

The immortal revolutionary paean "Song of General Kim Il Sung" and numbers "1925" and "1945" signifying years show the revolutionary history and exploits of the President who made a triumphant return home after liberating the country through 20-year long hard-fought anti-Japanese struggle.

Mt Paektu portrayed on left and right walls on the second floor reflects the spirit of the Korean people to carry to completion the revolutionary cause of Juche that was started in the deep forests of Mt Paektu.

Sub theme sculptures also carved in relief portray our people's deep reverence for the President on the day of his return and their struggle for building a new country.

The arch conjures friendly yet sublime feelings for its majestic yet glamorous shape and size and graceful decoration.

The grand monument will shine long thanks to the noble loyalty of our people to convey the undying revolutionary exploits of the President to the future generations.