Pyongyang, October 27 (KCNA) -- The Samjiyon Grand Monument is in Ryanggang Province in the northern part of the DPRK.

The monument is based on the historic fact that President Kim Il Sung, heading the main unit of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army in May Juche 28 (1939), advanced into the homeland to deal a heavy blow to the Japanese imperialist aggression forces and inspire local people with confidence in victory in the struggle for national liberation.

It provides visitors with a good understanding of the President's glorious revolutionary history and great feats in bringing the anti-Japanese national liberation struggle of the Korean people to victory.

The monument consists of the President's statue standing against the background of Mt. Paektu and Lake Samji and group sculptures "Motherland", "Camping", "Torch", "Reverence", "Advancement into Homeland" and "Water of Motherland".

Erected in May 1979, it has drawn millions of visitors, including overseas Koreans and foreigners.