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Shortly ago, an unusual natural cave was discovered in Iryong-ri of Kowon County, South Hamgyong Province.

The cave, located on the hillside about 7.4km away from the seat of Iryong-ri, is a karst cave formed under the influence of underground water in the limestone area. The main cave is over 240m long and it consists of four short side caves and three vertical caves.

It unfolds a spectacular view as there are masses of yellow, white and black stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes and sizes in five sections.

Officials, teachers and researchers of the Bureau for the Protection of National Cultural Heritage, Kim Il Sung University, Kim Chaek University of Technology and the State Academy of Sciences made a joint survey and unearthing of the cave. As a result, it was appreciated to have greater ornamental and academic value than the Rakchon Cave in Kowon County and the Chonryong Cave in Yodok County of South Hamgyong Province registered as natural monuments.

The cave named Iryong Cave was registered as State Designated Natural Monument No. 256.