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Mount Myohyang
Mountain in North Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the sports club, see Myohyangsan Sports Club.
Mount Myohyang[1] (Korean: 묘향산; lit. mysterious fragrant mountain) is a mountain in North Korea. It is named for the mystic shapes and fragrances found in the area. It is a sacred site as, according to legend, it was the home of King Tangun, forefather of the Korean people.[2]
Quick Facts Myohyang, Highest point ...
Myohyang | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,909 m (6,263 ft) |
Coordinates | 40°01′07″N 126°19′59″E |
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Location | North Pyongan Province, North Korea |
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Quick Facts Chosŏn'gŭl, Hancha ...
Mount Myohyang | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 묘향산 |
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Hancha | |
Revised Romanization | Myohyangsan |
McCune–Reischauer | Myohyangsan |
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