The Samjiyon Grand Monument complex features the second tallest bronze monument of Kim Il Sung in North Korea at 19.7 meters. It depicts a young Kim Il Sung in guerrilla uniform holding binoculars and was unveiled in 1979 to commemorate the victory in a nearby battle. The complex sits on the shore of Lake Samji formed by lava from an ancient eruption. On a clear day you’ll be able to spot the summit of Mt. Paektu from here. The complex is enclosed by a series of monuments depicting the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army.
SAMJIYON REVOLUTIONARY MUSEUM
Revolutionary museums are found all over North Korea. They document the revolutionary activities of the Great Leaders within that particular region. They’re laid out chronologically with exhibits across multiple rooms showcasing relics, maps, models, dioramas and historic photographs. Mt. Paektu and Samjiyon County were the staging ground to the anti-Japanese struggle so naturally, this museum focuses heavily on Kim Il Sung’s activities here with the Korean Peoples Revolutionary Army.