v2.webp){kind=logo}
.jpg)
Johan Kruseman
On August 15th, Liberation Day, a big and important day where Korea celebrates its liberation from Japan 70 years ago, we had a busy schedule. We started the day with the usual cold spaghetti bolognese for breakfast in the non-revolving restaurant at 6:45 am. After an extra half hour to make our way down using the elevators, we were all dressed up and ready to visit the mausoleum. This immense building served the sole purpose of hosting wax statues of the two great leaders, showcasing all their medals (one full room per leader), and displaying the yacht, train, and car they used for transportation. It was incredible to see the devotion people had for these two leaders. Our own Mr. Li told us he went to this place several times a week.
Traveled route: Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, Pyjongyang, Kaesong Checkpoint, Wonsan, Hamhung
