National Treasure (North Korea) Explained

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A National Treasure is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to the country.

History

The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Governor-General of Korea in 1938 during the Japanese occupation with "The Act of Treasures of the Joseon dynasty".^[1]

Nos. 1-50

	Name	Location	Chosŏn'gŭl	Hancha	Image
1	Pyongyang Castle	Chung-guyok/Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang	평양성
2	Anhak Palace	Anhak-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	안학궁
3	Potongmun	Potongmun-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	보통문
4	Taedongmun	Taedongmun-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	대동문
5	Sungin Hall	Jongro-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	숭인전
6	Sungryong Hall	Jongro-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	숭령전
7	Tabo Pagoda of Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사다보탑
8	Taesong Fortress	Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	대성산성
9	Chongam-ri Earthen Castle	Chongam-ri, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	청암리토성
10	South Gate of Taesong Fortress	Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	대성산성남문
11	Lotus-ponds of Mt. Taesong	Taesong-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	대성산련못떼
12	Group of Koguryo tombs on Mt. Taesong	Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	대성산고구려고분군
13	Pobun Hermitage of Yongmyongsa Buddhist temple	Ryongbong-ri, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang	영명사법운암
14	Ryonggok Academy	Ryongbong-ri, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang	룡곡서원
15	Ryongsan-ri Koguryo Tombs	Ryongsan-ri, Chunghwa-gun, Pyongyang	룡산리고구려고분군
16	Ryongwang Pavilion	Taedongmun-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	련광정
17	Pubyok Pavilion	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	부벽루
18	Chilsongmun	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	칠성문
19	Ulmil Pavilion	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	을밀대
20	Chongryu Pavilion	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	청류정
21	Choesung Pavilion	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	최승대
22	Jongum Gate	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	전금문
23	Bell Pavilion & Pyongyang Bell	Taedongmun-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang	평양종각
24	7-storied hexagonal pagoda of Hongboksa Buddhist temple	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	홍복사6각7층탑
25	Site of Kumgangsa Buddhist temple	Chongam-ri, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	금강사지
26	Honam-ri Four Spirits Tomb	Honam-ri, Samsŏk-guyŏk, Pyongyang	호남리사신총
27	Komun Moru ("Black Anvil") Stone Age ruins	Hoku-ri, Sangwon-gun, Pyongyang	상원검은모루유적	검은모루
28	Kangso Three Tombs	Sammyo-ri, Kangso-gun	강서삼묘
29	Yaksu-ri rock-paintings tomb	Yaksu-ri, Kangso-gun	약수리벽화고분
30	Susan-ri rock-paintings tomb	Susan-ri, Kangso-gun	수산리벽화고분
31	Paeksang Pavilion	Dungbangsan-dong, Anju	백상루
32	Kangson Pavilion	Songchon	강선루
33	Hunryon Pavilion	Pyongwon	훈련정
34	Anguksa Buddhist temple	Ponghak-dong, Pyongsong	안국사
35	Songchon Guest House	Songchon	성천객사
36	Tomb of King Tongmyong	Ryongsan-ri, Ryokpo-guyok, Pyongyang	동명왕릉
37	Hwangryong Fortress	Okdo-ri, Ryonggang-gun, Nampo	황룡산성
38	Jamo Fortress	Ochung-ri, Pyongsong	자모산성
39	Twin Column Tomb	Ryonggang, Nampo	쌍영총
40	Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사
41	Sangwon Hermitage	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사상원암
42	Chuksong Hall	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사축성전
43	Puryong Hermitage	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사불영암
44	South Gate of Kuju Castle	Tongmun-dong, Kusong	구주성남문
45	Changsong Provincial School	Changsong	창성향교
46	Chonjusa Buddhist temple	Yongbyon	천주사
47	Ryuksung Pavilion	Yongbyon	륙승정
48	Koryo Changsong	Kumya-ri, Changsong-gun	고려장성
49	Mannomun	Yongbyon	만노문
50	Sounsa Buddhist temple	Yongbyon	서운사

Nos. 51-100

	Name	Location	Chosŏn'gŭl	Hanja	Image
51	Tonggun Pavilion	Uiju	통군정
52	Uiju Castle	Uiju	의주읍성	)
53	Kumgwangsa Buddhist temple	Kumgwang-ri, Uiju	금광사
54	Simwonsa (Pakchon) Buddhist temple	Pakchon	박천심원사
55	Yanghwasa Buddhist temple	Sangdan-ri, Taechon-gun	양화사
56	Ryongo-ri Fortress	Ryongsang-ri, Taechon-gun	룡오리산성
57	Kwanum Hall of Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사관음전
58	Paekmasan Fortress	Paekma Worker's District, Pihyon-gun	백마산성
59	Sŏngdong-ri Dharani Monument	Sŏngdong-ri, P'ihyŏn-gun	성동리다라니석당
60	Kuju Castle	Kusong	구주성
61	Runghan Fortress	Kwaksan	릉한산성
62	Ryonggol Fortress	Pihyon-gun/Yomju-gun	룡골산성
63	Cholong Castle	Yongbyon	철옹성
64	Inpung Pavilion	Chungsong-dong, Kanggye	인풍루
65	Mangmi Pavilion	Pukchang-dong, Kanggye	망미정
66	Kanggye Magistrate's Office	Pukmun-dong, Kanggye	강계아사
67	Anak Tomb No.3	Oguk-ri, Anak-gun	안악3호분
68	Puyong Hall	Puyong-dong, Haeju	부용당
69	Haeju Sokbinggo (ice house)	Okgye-dong, Haeju	해주석빙고
70	9-storied pagoda of Haeju	Haechong-dong, Haeju	해주9층탑
71	5-storied pagoda of Haeju	Okgye-dong, Haeju	해주5층탑
72	Site of Sunmyong Gate	Yonggwang-dong, Haeju	순명문테
73	Anak Tomb No.1	Taechu-ri, Anak-gun	안악1호분
74	Anak Tomb No.2	Taechu-ri, Anak-gun	안악2호분
75	Woljongsa Buddhist temple	Woljong-sa, Anak-gun	월정사
76	Noam-ri dolmen	Noam-ri, Anak-gun	노암리고인돌
77	Kangsosa Buddhist temple	Kangho-ri, Paechon-gun	강서사
78	Ryongdong-ri Dolmen	Ryongdong-ri, Paechon-gun	룡동리고인돌
79	Sohyon Academy	Sokdam-ri, Pyoksong-gun	소현서원
80	Chahyesa Buddhist temple	Sowon-ri, Sinchon-gun	자혜사
81	Hanging Hermitage of Myoumsa Buddhist temple	Sorim-ri, Chaeryong-gun	묘음사현암
82	Haeju Dharani Monument	Haechong-dong, Haeju	해주다라니석당
83	Five-storied pagoda of Hakrimsa Buddhist temple	Hakrim-ri, Changyon-gun	학림사5층탑
84	Kwansan-ri Dolmen	Kwansan-ri, Unryul-gun	관산리고인돌
85	Monument to the Venerable Jinchol of Kwangjosa Buddhist temple	Hakhyon-dong, Haeju	광조사진철대사탑비
86	Yonan Castle	Yonan	연안읍성
87	Songbulsa Buddhist temple	Kwangsong-dong, Sariwon	성불사
88	South gate of Jongbangsan Fortress	Jongbang-ri, Sariwon	정방산성
89	Jongbangsan Fortress	Jongbang-ri, Sariwon	정방산성
90	Monument to Commander Kim Song-op	Songmun-dong, Sariwon	성장김성업비
91	Yontan Simwonsa Buddhist temple	Yontan	연탄심원사
92	Kwijinsa Buddhist temple	Songwol-ri, Sohung-gun	귀진사
93	Taebaeksan Fortress	Sansong-ri, Pyongsan-gun	태백산성
94	Sogwangsa Buddhist temple	Solbang-ri, Kosan-gun	석왕사
95	Singyesa Buddhist temple	Onjong-ri, Kosan-gun	신계사
96	Site of Changansa Buddhist temple	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	장안사
97	Pyohunsa Buddhist temple	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	표훈사
98	Podok Hermitage	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	보덕암
99	Chongyangsa Buddhist temple	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	정양사
100	Lion Pagoda of Kumjang Hermitage	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	금장암사자탑

Nos. 101-150

	Name	Location	Chosŏn'gŭl	Hanja	Image
101	3-storied pagoda of Changyonsa Buddhist temple	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	장연사3층탑
102	Myogilsang Buddhist statue	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	묘길상
103	Kahak Pavilion	Anbyon	가학루
104	Anbyon Pohyonsa	Yongsin-ri, Anbyon-gun	안변보현사
105	Myongjoksa Buddhist temple	Yongsam-ri, Wonsan	명적사
106	Chudun-ri Rainbow Bridge	Chudun-ri, Kosong-gun	주둔리무지개다리	무지개다리
107	Hamhung Royal Villa	Sonamu-dong, Hungnam-guyok, Hamhung	함흥본궁
108	Kuchon Pavilion of Hamhung Castle	Hamhung	함흥성구천각
109	Sonhwa Hall	Hamhung	선화당
110	Monuments of King Chinhung (from Hwangcho Pass)	Sonamu-dong, Hungnam-guyok, Hamhung	황초령진흥왕순수비
111	Monuments of King Chinhung (from Maun Pass)	Sonamu-dong, Hungnam-guyok, Hamhung	마운령진흥왕순수비
112	Chonggwangsa Buddhist temple	Wonsa-ri, Riwon-gun	정광사
113	Ryangchonsa Buddhist temple	Nakchon-ri, Kowon-gun	양천사
114	Kunja Pavilion	Kumya	군자루
115	Ryonghungsa Buddhist temple	Ponghung-ri, Yonggwang-gun	룡흥사
116	Tongdoksa Buddhist temple	Tuyon-ri, Tanchon	동덕사
117	Kongmin Pavilion	Yangsan-dong, Tanchon	공민루
118	Kyongsong city walls	Sungam Worker's District, Kyongsong-gun	경성읍성
119	Kyongsong South Gate	Sungam Worker's District, Kyongsong-gun	경성읍성남문
120	Kaesimsa Buddhist temple	Pochon-ri, Myongchon-gun	개심사
121	Hwasong Ssanggyesa Buddhist temple	Puam-ri, Hwasong-gun	화성쌍계사
122	Manwoldae Palace	Songak-dong, Kaesong	만월대
123	Tomb of King Kongmin (Hyonjongrung)	Haeson-ri, Kaepung-gun	공민왕릉 (현정릉)	(
124	Kaesong Namdaemun	Nammun-dong, Kaesong	개성남대문
125	Kwanumsa Buddhist temple	Pakyon-ri, Kaesong	관음사
126	Taehung Fortress	Pakyon-ri, Kaesong	대흥산성
127	Koryo Songgyungwan Confucian Academy	Pangjik-dong, Kaesong	고려성균관
128	Sungyang Academy	Sonjuk-dong, Kaesong	숭양서원
129	Defenses of the walled city of Kaesong	Kaesong	발어참성
130	Outer wall of Kaesong Castle	Kaesong	개성나성
131	Kaesong Chomsongdae Observatory	Songak-dong, Kaesong	개성첨성대
132	Pagoda of Hungguksa Buddhist temple	Koryo Museum, Kaesong	흥국사석탑
133	Five-storied pagoda of Ryongtongsa Buddhist temple	Ryonghung-dong, Kaesong	령통사5층탑
134	Stupa of Hwajangsa Buddhist temple	Ryonghung-dong, Kaesong	화장사부도
135	5-storied pagoda of Pulilsa Buddhist temple	Koryo Museum, Kaesong	불일사5층탑
136	Bell of Yonbok Temple (im Namdaemun)	Nammun-dong, Kaesong	연복사종
137	Iron Buddha of Jokjo Temple	Koryo Museum, Kaesong	적조사쇠부처
138	Pyochung Pavilion	Sonjuk-dong, Kaesong	표충단
139	7-storied pagoda of Hyonhwasa Buddhist temple	Koryo Museum, Kaesong	현화사7층탑
140	Carved letters of Koguryo	Pyongyang
141	Ryongsan Hall of Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사령산전
142	House^[2] of Kim Ung-so	Okdo-ri, Ryonggang-gun, Nampo	김응서집	집
143	Suchung Shrine	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	수충사
144	Sokka Pagoda of the Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사석가탑
145	Kyongam Pavilion	Kyongam-dong, Sariwon	경암루
146	Site of Chilryolsa Buddhist temple	Anju	칠렬사지
147	Banner pillars of Chunghungsa Buddhist temple (formerly known as "Kija's pillars")	Inhung-dong, Moranbong-guyok, Pyongyang	중흥사당간지주
148	Octagonal stone shrine of Yongmyongsa Buddhist temple	Moranbong Park, Pyongyang	영명사8각석불감
149	Monument of Pohyonsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	보현사비
150	Kwangjesa Buddhist temple	Chuksang-ri, Pukchong-gun	광제사

Nos. 151-193

	Name	Location	Chosŏn'gŭl	Hanja	Image
151	Monument of Hyonhwasa Buddhist temple	Koryo Museum, Kaesong	현화사비
152	Monument of Kwangtong Pojesonsa Buddhist temple	Haeson-ri, Kaepung-gun	광통보제선사비
153	Monument to Popgyong Taesa of Oryongsa Buddhist temple	Ryonghung-ri, Kaesong	오룡사법경대사비
155	Monument to Taegak Guksa of Ryongtongsa Buddhist temple	Ryonghung-ri, Kaesong	령통사 대각국사비
156	Marble Avalokitesvara statue of Kwanumsa Buddhist temple	Pakyon-ri, Kaesong	관음사대리석관음보살상
157	Chinbuk Pavilion	Kapsan	진북루
158	Anju Castle	Anju	안주성
159	Sonjuk Bridge	Sonjuk-dong, Kaesong	선죽교	)
160	Wooden bridge of the Koguryo Era	Chongho-dong, Taesong-guyok/Hyuam-dong, Sadong-guyok, Pyongyang	고구려나무다리	나무다리
161	Tokhwa-ri Tomb No. 1	Tokhwa-ri, Taedong-gun	덕화리1호분
162	Bell of Yujomsa Buddhist temple	Hyangam-ri, Hyangsan-gun	유점사종
163	Ryonghwasa Buddhist temple	Kaeson-dong, Moranbong-guyok, Pyongyang	룡화사
164	Kwangbopsa Buddhist temple	Taesong-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	광법사
170	Stone Lantern of Chahyesa Buddhist temple	Sowon-ri, Sinchon-gun	자혜사석등
171	Paeyopsa Buddhist temple	Paeyop-ri, Anak-gun	패엽사
172	Koguryo well in Kosan-dong	Kosan-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	고산동우물	우물
173	Chongrungsa Buddhist temple	Ryongsan-ri, Ryokpo-guyok, Pyongyang	정릉사
174	Mausoleum of Tangun	Munhung-ri, Kangdong-gun	단군릉
175	Ryongsan-ri dolmen	Songchon-gun	룡산리고인돌
176	Hoji Gate of Sogwangsa Buddhist temple	Solbong-ri, Kosan-gun	석왕사호지문
177	Three Stone Buddhas relief of Anyang Hermitage	Onjong-ri, Kosong-gun	안양암마애3존불상
178	Onjong-ri Buddha	Onjong-ri, Kosong-gun	온정리마애불입상
179	Tomb of King Wanggon (Hyonrung)	Haeson-ri, Kaepung-gun	왕건왕릉 (현릉)
180	Jinpari Tomb No. 4	Ryongsan-ri, Ryokpo-guyok, Pyongyang	진파리4호분
181	Jinpari Tomb No. 1	Ryongsan-ri, Ryokpo-guyok, Pyongyang	진파리1호분
182	Hyangdan-ri Tomb	Namdang Worker's District, Kangdong-gun, Pyongyang	향단리돌관무덤	향단무덤
183	Hwangdaesong Dolmen	Namdang Worker's District, Kangdong-gun, Pyongyang	황대성과고인돌	과고인돌
184	7-storied octagonal pagoda of Chongrungsa Buddhist temple	Ryongsan-ri, Ryokpo-guyok, Pyongyang	정릉사8각7층탑
185	5-storied pagoda of Kwangbopsa Buddhist temple	Taesong-dong, Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang	광법사5층석탑
186	3-storied pagoda of Chongyangsa Buddhist temple	Naegang-ri, Kumgang-gun	정양사3층탑
187	Site of Chonghae Earthen Castle	Haho-ri, Pukchong-gun	청해토성지
193	Pukkwan Victory Monument	Rimmyong-ri, Kimchaek	북관대첩비

See also

• Cultural assets of North Korea
• Natural monuments of North Korea
• National Treasure (South Korea)
• Complex of Koguryo Tombs
• History of Korea
• Culture of Korea
• List of World Heritage Sites in Asia#North Korea (1)

References

• http://www.kcpia.or.kr/kcpia_mail/mail_template.php?menu=4&filetype=view&index_key=20
• http://cafe.naver.com/historyexam.cafe?iframe_url=/ArticleList.nhn%3F%26search.boardtype=%26search.menuid=333%26search.clubid=15134008%26search.totalCount=151%26search.page=5
• https://web.archive.org/web/20131219195853/http://north.nricp.go.kr/nrth/kor/inx/index.jsp

Notes and References

1. Web site: http://www.chosunonline.com/article/20051108000004 . ja:監査院「国宝1号を変更すべき」 . 2008-01-07 . 2005-11-08 . Chosun Ilbo Japan . ja . 監査院は「日帝は1938年の『朝鮮宝物令』で文化財を指定した際、南大門を宝物1号に、現在の東大門(現在の宝物1号)を宝物2号に指定したが、光復 (独立)後も1962年にようやく国宝と宝物を指定した際、そのほとんどが日帝の宝物令にそのまま従って指定された」と明らかにした。 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080215121107/http://www.chosunonline.com/article/20051108000004 . 2008-02-15 .
2. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kernbeisser/sets/72157618081532105/ Kernbeisser's photostream (Flickr), Kim Ung So House (김응서집)