Size: 25×12.5cm./9.8×4.9inch.
Weight: 18gr./0.6oz.
Year: 1996
 
Folder made in North Korea, 1996, about the Monument To Party Foundation. The Monument is a monument in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. The monument is rich in symbolism: its hammer, sickle and calligraphy brush symbolize the workers, farmers and intellectuals. It is 50 meters high to symbolize the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The number of slabs comprising the belt around the monument and its diameter stand for the date of birth of Kim Jong Il. The inscription on the outer belt says “Long live the leader and organizer of the victories of the people of Korea, the Worker’s Party of Korea!” On the inside of the belt are three bronze reliefs with their distinct meanings: the historical root of the party, the unity of people under the party and the party’s vision for a progressive future. Two red flag-shaped buildings with letters forming the words “ever-victorious” surround the monument.
The monument, designed by Mansudae Art Studio was completed on 10 October 1995, on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea.A previous monument dedicated to the foundation had been erected on 10 October 1975 on the grounds of the Party Founding Museum. The Monument to Party Founding appeared on postage stamps in 1995 and 2005 and is featured on the 50 won banknote.