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Tanchonmanjisong, Natural Treasure
Pyongyang, October 2 (KCNA) -- Tanchonmanjisong is a natural treasure in Taljon-ri, Tanchon City, South Hamgyong Province.

This tree is the tallest and most beautiful among the manjisongs (pine tree with abundant branches) growing in Korea.

It is 10.5 meters high, 3.4 meters in bottom girth and 10.5 meters in the diameter of the crown.

At the height of 0.85 meters it shoots out several branches upward, which spread a good many branches to present a wonderful shape of a mushroom.

The tree stands alone on the slope of a mountain, accentuating its peculiar shape.

The tree adding to natural beauty is significant in academic researches.

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