Following his death in 1994 it was converted into his mausoleum. The palace itself is a typical Stalinist giant grey box, originally built in 1976 as the official residence of the First Supreme Leader of North Korea (and now designated The Eternal President) Kim Il Sung. Both impeccably dressed, extremely obliging, and with a well-drilled line in party-approved messages.
This is not a place for loud voices or challenging political discourse but a place to show respect to the Great Founding Leaders.Īs at all times in our trip to North Korea, one of the least visited countries in the world, we took our lead from our state-sanctioned guides, Han and Pak. The dress code is just one element in a visit which is as steeped in reverence and ceremony as any trip to the Sistine Chapel or the Western Wall. Failing to comply would be a major loss of faith on the guide’s side and they do not want to be ashamed by disrespectful tourists. The reason for the early, and frequent, communication is because there is a dress code, and they want to make sure that tourists pack a shirt and tie, or modest dress, as appropriate.
The day trip to the Kumsusan North Korea or Palace of the Sun (otherwise known as the Kim Il Sung Mausoleum) in Pyongyang is the most telegraphed item on any trip itinerary to North Korea.
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