| Pyongyang Bell | |
 | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 평양종 |
| Hancha | 平壤鐘 |
| Revised Romanization | Pyeongyangjong |
| McCune–Reischauer | P'yŏngyangjong |
The Pyongyang Bell (Korean: 평양종) is one of the National Treasures of North Korea.
The current bell was cast between June and September [1] 1726 during the Ri dynasty[2] to replace an earlier one that was destroyed by fire in 1714. The bell was rung to announce invasions, natural disasters, New Year's Day and other major events.[3] In 1925, the bell was located on East Gate Street, inside the great East Gate of the city of Pyongyang.[4]
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- ^ "Historical Remains -Pyongyang Bell". korea-dpr.com. Korean Friendship Association (KFA). 2011. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
- ^ Corfield, Justin (July 15, 2013). Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang. Anthem Press. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-85728-234-7. Retrieved April 26, 2014.
- ^ Cable, E.M. (1925). "OLD KOREAN BELLS". Transactions. XVI. Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch: 1–45. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.