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Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery

The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery () is a national cemetery in Sinmi-ri, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction". Buried here are many veterans of the Korean independence movement, army and national officials, and outstanding citizens in the fields of science, medicine, and literature.

Burials

Among those interred here are:

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  • Hyon Chol-hae (; 1934 – 2022), military officer
  • Han Sorya (; 1900–1976), writer
  • Hong Myong-hui (; 1888–1968), writer
  • Hong Si Hak (홍시학), councillor in mining industry
  • Hwang Jin Yong (황진영; 1959-2025); composer

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  • Jon Hui-jong (; 1930–2020), former vice-minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Jon Ku Gang(전구강) (1947? – 2021), the first female general of the Korean People's Army.
  • Jong Myong Hak (정명학), dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea

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  • Mu Chong (; 1904–1951), general

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  • Om Hang-sop (; 1898–1962), independence activist
  • O Mi-ran (; 1954-2006), famous actress

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  • Pak In Yong (박인용), former general of the Korean People's Army.
  • Paek Nam-sun (; 1929–2007), Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Paek Nam-un (; 1894–1979), economist
  • Park Yun-gwan (박윤관), dedicated life to strengthening Workers' Party of Korea
  • Pak Se-yong (; 1902–1989), writer of the lyrics to Aegukka
  • Pyon Ung Hui (편웅희), architectural engineer

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  • Sin Un-ho (신운호), officer of KPA
  • Son Chang Gu (손창구), hospital section chief

U

  • U Chi-son (; 1919–2003), ceramic artist

Y

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