Moranbong

Moranbong or Moran Hill (literally "Peony Hill", often "Peony Peak") forms a park located in central Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. Its 312-foot (95 m) summit is the location of the Pyongyang TV Tower.

There are multiple monumental structures located on Moran Hill. They include the Arch of Triumph, Kim Il-sung Stadium, the monument to President Kim Il-sung's handwritings from his address at a rally to welcome him when he returned to Pyongyang and the mural painting in commemoration of President Kim Il-sung's speech on his return. At the foot of the hill is the Jonsung revolutionary site, which conveys the "revolutionary achievements" of President Kim Il-sung and the Hungbu revolutionary site which is associated with the history of leader Kim Jong Il and includes trees bearing slogans written during the independence revolutionary struggle.

The area surrounding the hill is now a recreation area, including the Moranbong Theatre, the Kaeson Youth Park, an open-air theatre in the Youth Park, the Moran Restaurant, an afforestation exhibition and a small zoo. The Okryu Restaurant is also located nearby.

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North Korea’s About-Face? It’s a Return to Form.

New York Times 16 May 2018

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Why it pays to listen closely to North Korea’s modern musical groups

The Washington Post 07 Feb 2018

North Korea’s modern musicians are a talented lot — and they're essential to Kim Jong Un's regime. Well before the 2018 Winter Olympics kick off in PyeongChang on Friday, North Korea hit the headlines when it announced plans to send a 140-member orchestra south for two rare performances. When North Korean pop singer Hyon Song Wol followed [] ... ....

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WATCH: Moranbong Band, Kim Jong-un's answer to K-pop, garnering attention in South Korea

ABC News 23 Jan 2018

There's speculation the all-female music group from North Korea may perform at the Winter Olympics ... ....

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Moranbong Band, Kim Jong Un's answer to K-pop, garnering attention in South Korea

ABC News 23 Jan 2018

The leader of the band is making headlines after a visit to South Korea ... ....

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Protesters in Seoul Burn Image of Kim Jong-un During North Koreans’ Visit

New York Times 22 Jan 2018

Police officers quickly extinguished the fire as Hyon Song-wol, a famous North Korean singer, was visiting to plan events during the Olympics ... ....

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North Korean Hyon Song Wol, the leader of Pyongyang's all-female Moranbong Band, leaves after she visited a gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.

North Korean pop star finds fame in South Korea during Games tour

CNN 22 Jan 2018

Seoul, South Korea (CNN)The lead singer of Kim Jong Un's favorite girl band toured Seoul Monday to scout venues for North Korea's art troupe when they perform at next month's Winter Olympics ... A member of the popular all-girl group Moranbong, Hyon was once the subject of unsubstantiated rumors that she dated Kim Jong Un ... Hyon Song Wol, the leader of North Korea's popular Moranbong band, in Seoul Monday ... Read More ... Hyon." ... ....

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‘Executed’ North Korean Pop Diva Takes Olympic Spotlight

Truth Dig 22 Jan 2018

Hyon Song Wol, the photogenic leader of Kim Jong Un’s hand-picked Moranbong Band, has made two excursions across the Demilitarized Zone as a negotiator and advance team leader working out the details of Kim’s surprise offer for the North to participate in the Pyeongchang Games ... The Moranbong Band was created specifically to sing his praises....

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North Korea Moranbong girl band leader heads Olympic inspection team

BBC News 21 Jan 2018

The team is on a landmark visit to inspect cultural venues for next month's Winter Olympics ... ....

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Head of popular North Korean Moranbong girl band arrives in Seoul for pre-Olympics inspection

South China Morning Post 21 Jan 2018

North Korean delegates arrived in Seoul on Sunday on their way to inspect venues and prepare cultural performances for next month’s Winter Olympics, in the first visit by Pyongyang officials to the South for four years. A group of seven officials led by Hyon Song-wol, the leader of the North’s popular Moranbong band, crossing the heavily-fortified border on a bus before arriving at Seoul train station about an hour later ... ....

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Will Kim Jong Un's Favorite Girl Band Go to the Winter Olympics in South Korea? Meet the Moranbong Band

Newsweek 17 Jan 2018

North Korea's most famous pop group, The Moranbong Band, might make a rare appearance on the world stage at the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month, according to reports. Moranbong member Hyon Song Wol joined in the talks Monday between North and South Korean officials about potential appearances at the games in Pyeongchang ... No mention of Moranbong was made, but Hyon's presence suggested the band might appear as well....

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Will this North Korean band bring hits like ‘Our Comrade Kim Jong Un’ to South Korea?

The Washington Post 17 Jan 2018

Here's what you need to know about the Samjiyon Orchestra, which is set to play in South Korea as part of an Olympics-related thaw ... ....

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What to Know About Kim Jong Un’s Favorite All-Female Pop Group Moranbong

Time Magazine 16 Jan 2018

Moranbong, North Korea’s all-star pop group. It hasn’t been confirmed whether or not Moranbong will attend the Games, but here’s what you should know about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s favorite band.. Who are Moranbong? ... Moranbong’s first international tour, a three-concert calendar ... Other facts about Moranbong....

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What Is N.Korea's Moranbong Troupe?

Chosun Ilbo 15 Jan 2018

The leader of North Korea's Moranbong performance troupe has been included in the country's delegation to cross-border talks scheduled for Monday. This suggests that the entertainers will be dispatched to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Hyon Song-wol is rumored to be North Korean leader Kim Jong ... ....

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