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Taesongsan

Taesŏngsan
The Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery (foreground) is located on the west side of Taesŏngsan
Highest point
Coordinates39°4′26″N 125°49′42″E / 39.07389°N 125.82833°E / 39.07389; 125.82833
Geography
Korean name
Chosŏn'gŭl
대성산
Hancha
Revised RomanizationDaeseongsan
McCune–ReischauerTaesŏngsan

Taesŏngsan (Korean대성산) is a mountain in Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an elevation of 270 metres (890 ft).[1] One popular visitor attraction on Taesŏngsan is the outdoor ice rink.[2] Others include the Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery and the Korea Central Zoo.

In 2022, an ice cream manufacturing facility opened at the foot of Taesŏngsan under Kim Jong Un's order.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ An Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산 [300 Korean Mountains]. Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-21-2.
  2. ^ Mun, Seonggyu (2006-01-25). "평양 대성산 빙상장 인산인해". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
  3. ^ "Taesongsan Ice Cream Factory Inaugurated". Korean Central News Agency. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  4. ^ "North Korea builds ice cream factory on Kim Jong Un's order". the Sun daily. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-11-03.