Kaeson Revolutionary Site
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Kaeson Revolutionary Site | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
 Interactive map of Kaeson Revolutionary Site | |
| Location | Moranbong, Pyongyang |
| Coordinates | 39°02′44″N 125°45′20″E / 39.045644°N 125.755633°E |
.jpg)
Kaeson Revolutionary Site (Korean: 개선혁명사적지) is a Revolutionary Site in Pyongyang. It marks the spot near Kim Il Sung Stadium where Kim Il Sung delivered his victory speech after the liberation of Korea on 14 October 1945,[1] entitled "Every Effort for the Building of a New Democratic Korea".[2] At that time, the place was called the Pyongyang Public Ground (평양공설운동장).[1] There is a mural depicting the scene at the site.[1] A quotation from the speech is carved in stone reads: "To contribute positively to the work of building the state, let those with strength give strength, let those with knowledge give knowledge, let those with money give money".[3] The site is located in the Moranbong area,[4] west of the hill of the same name.[5]
The speech was the first opportunity for many to see Kim Il Sung in person, after he already had a reputation for his guerrilla activities. The rally at which Kim spoke was sponsored by the Soviets.[1] About 300,000 people took part.[6] Contemporary photographs show Kim surrounded by Red Army personnel and wearing Soviet medals.[1] These facts are not reproduced in the mural.[6][1]
The site was dedicated in 1987.[1] It is just across the street from the Arch of Triumph,[7] which is a related but more famous landmark,[1] marking the spot where Kim Il Sung entered Pyongyang in August 1945 when the city was liberated.[8]
