tourism

Mt Kumgang, a famous mountain of the DPRK, was registered as a world cultural and natural heritage element.

The 47th meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO being held in Paris recognized Mt Kumgang as world-class cultural and natural scenery, in which cultural tradition, natural ecosystem and scenic spots are in a delicate harmony, and decided to put it on the world cultural and natural heritage list.

The mountain has been called one of the famous mountains of the DPRK from long ago. It has the beautiful natural landscapes of Inner Kumgang, Outer Kumgang and Sea Kumgang, 12 000 peaks and fantastic rocks, beautiful waterfalls and ponds, lakes, fresh air, crystal-clear water, seasonal colours and unique natural beauty, diverse biota, cultural heritage such as old temples, temple sites and stone sculptures, and such intangible heritage elements as the legendary tale of Mt Kumgang.

As Mt Kumgang was put on the world cultural and natural heritage list, the validity and vitality of the Juche-oriented policy of the Workers’ Party of Korea on the preservation of national cultural heritage have been clearly proved and Mt Kumgang, a celebrated mountain of the DPRK boasting a long history and culture and superb scenery, has come to achieve greater fame as a treasure common to mankind and world-class tourist attraction.