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Sonjuk Bridge

Sonjuk Bridge in 1906
Sonjuk Bridge in 1906. / Homer Hulbert, Wikimedia Commons / public domain

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A historical bridge which was constructed in 1290. A national monument since 1780, closed to traffic. In 1392 on this bridge was killed the famous scholar and diplomat Jeong Mong-ju, marking the end of the Goryeo dynasty. A brown spot on the bridge, reportedly, marks the place of assassination and some tell that it becomes red during the rain.

4.1 out of 10 stars 40.9%

GPS coordinates
37.9769 N 126.5660 E
Location, address
Asia, North Korea, North Hwanghae, Kaesong
Bridges and overpasses, Sites of legends

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