(1)N. Korea unveils ancient mural paintings to Kyodo News

TOKYO, Japan - North Korea recently showed to a Kyodo News team pieces of mural paintings found in an ancient tomb in September in North Hamgyong Province. It was built between the seventh and tenth centuries. The photo shows what is believed to be a lotus on the bottom and a piece of clothing on the top.

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