Taesongsan Explained

Taesŏngsan
Map:North Korea
Location:Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea
Coordinates:39.0739°N 125.8283°W
Module:
Hangul:대성산
Mr:Taesŏngsan
Rr:Daeseongsan
Context:north
Child:yes

Taesŏngsan is a mountain in Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an elevation of 270m (890feet).[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

Notes and References

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