Kim Ung-so House explained

Hangul:김응서집
Hanja:金應瑞집
Rr:Gimeungseojip
Mr:Kimŭngsŏjip
Context:north

The Kim Ung-so House is the residence of yangban Kim Ung-so, located in Ryonghung Village, Ryonggang County, North Korea. Until 2002, descendants of Ung-so still lived in the house; after that date, it was rebuilt on orders of Kim Jong-il. It is now a tourist attraction.[1]

It is listed as a National Treasure of North Korea.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Ung So House 김응서집 . Moravius . December 6, 2008 . flickr.com . August 17, 2014.