Arch of Triumph

A monumental triumphal arch in Pyongyang built in the early 1980s to commemorate Korean resistance against colonial rule. Constructed of granite blocks and taller than its famous Parisian counterpart, it is inscribed with revolutionary dates and a patriotic song, and it stands near a hillside stadium at a major intersection. The arch is a fixture of official commemorations and features prominently on guided tours of the capital, its scale reflecting the monumental architectural style favored for the city's landmark structures.