North Korea鈥檚 Nessie 鈥� a tale of two legendary monsters
13 June 2018
What’s the connection between North Korea and Scotland?
No, it isn’t President Trump, despite his fondness for both their leader and our golf courses. The correct answer is a different kind of fantastical colossus.
The Lake Tianchi Monster
The Lake Tianchi Monster is North Korea’s answer to Scotland’s legendary Loch Ness Monster.
Its home is Heaven Lake, whose picturesque splendour forms the backdrop to news reports on state television.
The high-altitude crater lake is smaller than Loch Ness, but deeper at its lowest point — perfect for a giant monster to skulk about in.
First sightings of the Lake Tianchi Monster occurred over a hundred years ago. .
However, a similar sense of mystery and wonder surrounds both creatures in their respective countries.
Perhaps they share a common ancestor, or share tips about how best to be mysterious on an underwater social network.
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