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Paeksang Pavilion was built on the site of a general’s terrace of an old fort in South Phyongan Province. It is a spot of scenic beauty and historical interest widely known to the Korean people since olden times.

It was originally built in the period of Koryo Dynasty (918-1392) and rebuilt in the period of the feudal Joson dynasty (1392-1910).

Its name carries the meaning that it is a pavilion commanding one hundred lovely views.

It was built by using the traditional techniques the ancestors often applied in building pavilions.

The tapering pillars are very elegant, the headspace is so delicate and elaborate and the board put on top of the first cornice on a pillar to hold the beam support represents a lotus flower in full bloom, which are all impressive.

The roof was constructed in a way that it looks as if several buildings are connected, the ceiling was built to look majestic yet refreshing and beautiful tanchong (colourful painting on elements of Korean wooden buildings) was done to go well with the structure of the building and its elements, remarkably enhancing the decorative effects of the pavilion.

The pavilion was badly damaged due to bombing by the US imperialists during the Fatherland Liberation War (June 25 1950-July 27 1953).

President Kim Il Sung took measures to restore the pavilion to its original state and visited it after restoration to give officials instructions on refurbishing and preserving it well as a cultural recreation ground for the working people.

The pavilion is now preserved well as a relic of national treasure value and serves as a cultural recreation ground for the people.