Pyongyang, November 29 (KCNA) -- Archaeologists of
the History Institute of the DPRK Academy of Social Sciences have
recently reconfirmed a lair of the unicorn rode by King Tongmyong,
founder of the Koguryo Kingdom (B.C. 277-A.D. 668).
The lair is located 200 meters from the Yongmyong Temple in
Moran Hill in Pyongyang City. A rectangular rock carved with words
"Unicorn Lair" stands in front of the lair. The carved words are
believed to date back to the period of Koryo Kingdom (918-1392).
Jo Hui Sung, director of the Institute, told KCNA:
"Korea's history books deal with the unicorn, considered to be ridden by King Tongmyong, and its lair.
The Sogyong (Pyongyang) chapter of the old book 'Koryo History'
(geographical book), said: Ulmil Pavilion is on the top of Mt. Kumsu,
with Yongmyong Temple, one of Pyongyang's eight scenic spots, beneath
it. The temple served as a relief palace for King Tongmyong, in which
there is the lair of his unicorn.
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