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Paektu Mountain
Considered the mythical cradle of the Korean nation, this mountain is a powerful symbol of national identity and a spiritual site where Tangun is said to have performed rituals for celestial deities. Each member of the Kim dynasty is presented as a new Tangun. In 1994, the North Korean regime revealed that they had "discovered" Tangun's tomb, with bodies dating back to 2333 B.C. They built a mausoleum, a 330-meter pyramid in the heart of Pyongyang, whose contours recall the Chinese character of the mountain, signifying that Mount Paektu dominates the capital.
Public holiday
Foundation Day, or Gaecheonjeol in Korean, is a national holiday celebrated on October 3 in South Korea. It corresponds to the date of the founding of the first Korean state Gojoseon in 2333 BC by Tangun. Gaecheonjeol is also recognized in North Korea, although it is not a national holiday. However, a ceremony is held every year at Tangun's Mausoleum. Gaecheonjeol was established as a national holiday in 19092. Initially, the holiday was celebrated on the third day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar. Since 1949, however, it has been celebrated on October 3 of the solar Gregorian calendar.