| Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Aeguk Yeolsa Neung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Aeguk Ryŏlsa Rŭng |
The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery is a national cemetery in North Korea located in Sinmi-ri, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang.[1] Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction". Buried here are many veterans of the Korean independence movement, army and national officials, and outstanding citizens in the fields of science, medicine, and literature.
Burials
Among those interred here are:
A
- An Woo Saeng (안우생/安偶生; 1907–1991), poet and activist.
C
- Cho Ki-chon (조기천/趙基天; 1913–1951), poet[2]
- Cho So-ang (조소앙/趙素昻; 1887–1958), independence activist
- Cho Wan-gu (조완구/趙琬九; 1881–1952), independence activist
- Choe Deok-sin (최덕신/崔德新; 1914–1989), politician
- Choe Pong Man, contributed to development of Workers' Party of Korea while in the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.[3]
- Choi Hong Hi (최홍희/崔泓熙; 1918–2002), general and deportist
- Choe Tong-oh (최동오; 1889–1963), independence activist
- Choi Seung-hee (최승희/崔承喜; 1911–1969), dancer
H
J
- Jon Hui-jong (전희정/全熙正; 1930–2020), former vice-minister of Foreign Affairs[5]
- Jon Ku Gang (1947? – 2021), the first female general of the Korean People's Army.[3]
- Jong Myong Hak, dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea[5]
K
- Kim Chang-sop (김창섭/金昌燮; 1946–2020), general[5]
- Kim Yong Chun (김영춘/金永春; 1936–2018), politician and general
- Kang Yang Wook (강량욱/康良煜; 1903–1983), Presbyterian minister and politician
- Kang Chang-Soo (강창수/姜昌秀) a.k.a Hideo Nakamura (中村 日出夫; 1913–2013), Korean-born Karateka[6]
- Kang Jang-ho, director of KPA art studio[5]
- Kang Song-san, worked to develop the country.[5]
- Kim Kyu-sik (김규식/金奎植; 1881–1950), independence activist
- Kim Ok-song (김옥성; 1916–1965/66), composer[7][8]
- Kim Pyong Hwa, contributed to development of orchestra in North Korea.[3]
- Kye Ung-sang (계응상/桂應祥; 1893–1967), geneticist
M
O
P
- Pak In Yong, former general of the Korean People's Army.[3]
- Paek Nam-sun (백남순/白南淳; 1929–2007), Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Paek Nam-un (백남운/白南雲; 1894–1979), economist
- Park Yun-gwan, dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea[5]
- Pak Se-yong (박세영/朴世永; 1902–1989), writer of the lyrics to Aegukka
- Pyon Ung Hui, architectural engineer[5]
R
- Ra Myong Hui, Hero of the DPRK[5]
- Ri Hyon-sang (리현상/李鉉相; 1905–1953), independence activist, politician
- Ri Jae-il (리재일/李在一; 1935–2021), politician[1]
- Ri Ki-yong (리기영/李箕永; 1895–1984), novelist
- Ri Kuk-ro (리극로/李克魯; 1893–1982), independence activist
- Ri Myon-sang (이면상/李冕相; 1908–1989), composer/conductor
- Ri Sung-gi (리승기/李升基; 1958–1996), chemist[10]
- Ryu Dong-ryol (류동열/柳東說; 1879–1950), independence activist
- Ryu Mi-yong (류미영/柳美英; 1921–2016), politician
S
U
- U Chi-son (우치선/于致善; 1919–2003), ceramic artist
Y
See also
References
- 1 2 "Archived copy". www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp. Archived from the original on February 7, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Prometheus.co.kr" 북한의 열사릉, 그 상징과 폭력: 혁명열사릉과 애국열사릉. Prometheus (in Korean). August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Remains of martyrs buried in Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri". www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ↑ 북한의 열사릉, 그 상징과 폭력: 혁명열사릉과 애국열사릉 (in Korean). Prometheus. August 13, 2006. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Remains of martyrs buried in Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri". www.pyongyangtimes.com.kp. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ↑ "北朝鮮、空手家・中村日出夫氏の遺骨を愛国烈士陵に安置". DailyNK Japan（デイリーNKジャパン） (in Japanese). Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Composer Kim Ok Song". Naenara. March 23, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ↑ 작곡가 김옥성 [Composer Kim Ok Song]. Naenara (in Korean). March 14, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
- ↑ "The Six Most Famous North Korean Women Today". Koryo Tours. December 3, 2019.
- ↑ 이승기. terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2021.
External links
- North Korean Human Geography (in Korean)
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