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Ponghak spring water, Rungnado ginkgo tree and Paektusan Rhodiola elongata have been registered as new natural monuments in the DPRK.

Ponghak spring water gushes out from a natural cave located in the Ponghak-dong area of Phyongsong City.

For the geological characteristics of strata, it is clear, refreshing and tasty, and it is effective in curing digestive and cardiovascular system disorders.

Rungnado ginkgo tree grows on the picturesque Rungna Islet.

This tree is 4.4 metres round in its lower part. Its first branch spreads out at about two metres above the ground, with 20-odd thick branches forming the crown in the shape of broom.

The tree is 23 metres high and its crown is 22 metres from east to west and 21 metres from north to south. As it is stronger in the growing force than other ginkgo trees, it looks imposing.

Paektusan Rhodiola elongata, a perennial herb belonging to Crassulaceae, is a singular natural medicinal herb that grows in the areas of Mt Paektu, Mt Rangnim, Mt Turyu and other highlands.

The DPRK has Rhodiola elongata, Rhodiola angusta, Rhodiola ramosa, Rhodiola roseasuch and other species.

Rhodiola elongata is considered to be the most ideal medicinal herb for relieving mental and physical fatigue as it has more than 40 kinds of medicinal ingredients in its root.

In the world, Rhodiola elongata is called "golden plant" and used as an ideal tonic in the public health sector.