Myohyang (1 909 metres above sea level), located in the northwestern part of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, is one of the celebrated mountains in the country.
In May 1981 Chairman Kim Jong Il , determined to open up new routes for hiking the mountain, climbed it, leading an expeditionary party made up of senior officials from the central organs.
An official, who had been guiding the party, told Kim Jong Il that the path was steep.
But Kim Jong Il led the party, saying that mountain hiking was more rewarding if it was a challenge.
When the party reached the Murung Falls, it suddenly got dark and threatened rain.
Officials urged him to turn back, since he had already identified the tourist routes.
However, he picked up the pace, insisting that, though it was cloudy, they should still get to the top.
After admiring the view of the Eight Pools and crossing a rickety suspension bridge, he arrived at a stream beside the Yuson Falls.
Then, it began to rain.
A rock blocked the path ahead, which was so narrow and slippery with rain that they had to crawl under the rock. Moreover, on the far side there was another rock which was so cracked that it seemed it would fall on them any moment.
Officials blocked his way, insisting that he should turn back.
Smiling, Kim Jong Il said: Why are you making such a fuss about the weather? Since we are on a mountain, we should be prepared to get soaked by the rain. Crawling under a rock is something everyone should try when hiking a mountain. I understand that you are concerned about my safety. But we should go on. We aren’t here for recreation. By climbing the mountain in this foul weather, we can really get to know the tourist routes.
When the party got to the Pison Falls, it stopped raining and a beautiful rainbow could be seen against the falls.
The officials shouted for joy.
That day, after listening to the officials’ impression of mountain hiking, Kim Jong Il gave detailed instructions on laying out the tourist routes so that they were safe and more convenient as poor safety measures on such steep routes might give rise to accidents.
More From Naenara (En)
Workers and members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) met at the Central Hall of Workers on December 15
December 17, 2025
Workers and members of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea (GFTUK) met at the Central Hall of Workers on December 15
Youth and students met at the Central Youth Hall on December 15 to tell stories about the noble virtues of Chairman Kim Jong Il on
December 17, 2025
Youth and students met at the Central Youth Hall on December 15 to tell stories about the noble virtues of Chairman Kim Jong Il on
Preserved in the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where the great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il (February 16, 1942–December 17, 2011)
December 17, 2025
Preserved in the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where the great leader Comrade Kim Jong Il (February 16, 1942–December 17, 2011)
Rangnim County of the DPRK has greeted the moment of celebrating the inauguration of regional-industry factories built under the
December 17, 2025
Rangnim County of the DPRK has greeted the moment of celebrating the inauguration of regional-industry factories built under the
Modern regional-industry factories have appeared in Taegwan County, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, adorning more brilliantly
December 17, 2025
Modern regional-industry factories have appeared in Taegwan County, North Phyongan Province of the DPRK, adorning more brilliantly
Regional-industry factories have been built in inland mountainous Sinyang County of the DPRK to fundamentally improve the quality
December 17, 2025
Regional-industry factories have been built in inland mountainous Sinyang County of the DPRK to fundamentally improve the quality
Along with the second inauguration season in implementing the regional development policy confidently promoted by the great
December 17, 2025
Along with the second inauguration season in implementing the regional development policy confidently promoted by the great
In the DPRK the best domestic products of the year are awarded the December 15 Quality Medal and certificate. Amid the fierce
December 17, 2025
In the DPRK the best domestic products of the year are awarded the December 15 Quality Medal and certificate. Amid the fierce
The Myohyangsan History Museum is situated at the foot of Mt Myohyang, a celebrated mountain of the DPRK. The museum covers the
December 17, 2025
The Myohyangsan History Museum is situated at the foot of Mt Myohyang, a celebrated mountain of the DPRK. The museum covers the
Modern houses have been built at the Majon and Naeho farms in Hamhung City and the Paeksang Farm in Pujon County, South Hamgyong
December 16, 2025
Modern houses have been built at the Majon and Naeho farms in Hamhung City and the Paeksang Farm in Pujon County, South Hamgyong
“I was deeply captivated by the colourful and glossy craftworks.” “The refined and delicate jade works show our people’s
December 16, 2025
“I was deeply captivated by the colourful and glossy craftworks.” “The refined and delicate jade works show our people’s
For the DPRK this year is the fourth year of the implementation of the rural revolution programme in the new era. Throughout the
December 16, 2025
For the DPRK this year is the fourth year of the implementation of the rural revolution programme in the new era. Throughout the
This year’s December 15 marks the 99th founding anniversary of the Saenal Children’s Union, the first of its kind in the country o
December 15, 2025
This year’s December 15 marks the 99th founding anniversary of the Saenal Children’s Union, the first of its kind in the country o
An elderly couple of badminton enthusiasts stole the show at an autumn sports competition of the elderly in October this year.
December 15, 2025
An elderly couple of badminton enthusiasts stole the show at an autumn sports competition of the elderly in October this year.
New villages have been built in South Hamgyong Province in the DPRK one after another, adding pleasure to agricultural workers.
December 15, 2025
New villages have been built in South Hamgyong Province in the DPRK one after another, adding pleasure to agricultural workers.
Modern houses have been built at the Munyang and Phyongam farms in Koksan County of North Hwanghae Province and the Ryongpho and
December 14, 2025
Modern houses have been built at the Munyang and Phyongam farms in Koksan County of North Hwanghae Province and the Ryongpho and
On November 20, the Hoeyang Army-People Power Station was inaugurated in Kangwon Province, which means the province carried out
December 14, 2025
On November 20, the Hoeyang Army-People Power Station was inaugurated in Kangwon Province, which means the province carried out
On December 6, 2016 the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the December 6 Children’s Camp in Kangwon Province. Stepping into th
December 14, 2025
On December 6, 2016 the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the December 6 Children’s Camp in Kangwon Province. Stepping into th
The Pukchang Thermal Power Complex has established a new process for turning fly ash into raw materials to be widely used in
December 13, 2025
The Pukchang Thermal Power Complex has established a new process for turning fly ash into raw materials to be widely used in
The Kangdong County Hospital was inaugurated in the suburbs of the capital city of Pyongyang in November. It is an outcome of the
December 13, 2025
The Kangdong County Hospital was inaugurated in the suburbs of the capital city of Pyongyang in November. It is an outcome of the
More Articles
