Arch of Triumph
Monument Triumphal arch in Pyongyang commemorating Korean resistance
The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang marks Korean resistance history and stands on a central avenue; visitors typically see it as part of state-guided city tours and to photograph its large, decorative façade.
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The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang is a large commemorative arch erected to honor Korean resistance to Japanese occupation and the country’s leaders. It was constructed in the early 1980s and deliberately echoes European triumphal-arch architecture.
Its central arch and flanking structures are built from dressed stone and include inscriptions and reliefs related to national resistance history. The arch is set on a broad ceremonial avenue and serves as a civic landmark.
The monument was built as part of broader urban developments and public-memorial projects in Pyongyang during the late 20th century. It remains one of the more prominent pieces of monumental architecture in the city.
Sited on a major avenue in Pyongyang, the arch is near other central civic buildings and is visible from surrounding promenades and city squares.
- Height and design: Constructed in 1982 and modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it is slightly taller than the Parisian original at about 60 metres high.
How to Get to Arch of Triumph #
Located in central Pyongyang on Sungri Street near key government buildings; visits are arranged through state-guided tours and are typically part of a city circuit.
Tips for Visiting Arch of Triumph #
- Visit early to avoid the tour groups that gather around the arch and the nearby Kim Il-sung Square.
- The Arch's plaques list 20,000 names of those killed in the struggle against Japanese occupation-observe the commemorative plaques for historical context.
- Combine the Arch with nearby attractions such as Kim Il-sung Square and the Grand Peoples' Study House for a full sense of Pyongyang's planned center.
Best Time to Visit Arch of Triumph #
Best visited during Pyongyang's temperate months; access is by guided city tours.
Weather & Climate near Arch of Triumph #
Arch of Triumph's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1083 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (242 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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