Mansudae Grand Monument
The Mansudae Grand Monument is a prominent landmark located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It features towering bronze statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, the country's founding leader and his son, respectively. The monument is a significant site for state ceremonies and public gatherings, symbolizing the leadership and ideology of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.
Completed in 2012, the monument stands at 22 meters tall and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Visitors often pay their respects by laying flowers at the base of the statues. The site reflects the country's emphasis on its revolutionary history and the cult of personality surrounding its leaders.