Kankō Shrine
Hamhung Shrine was a Shinto shrine in Hamgyong, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The shrine was dedicated to the deities Amaterasu Omikami and Kunitama Omikami. It used to have the status of Kokuheishosha.
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According to the Rules for Shrines and Temples (Ordinance No. 82 of the Office of the Governor-General of Korea in 1916), Hamhung Shrine was permitted to be established on August 21, 1916.[1] The spirits of Amaterasu Omikami were sent from Ise Jingu Shrine and enshrined in the shrine on October 1, 1918.[2]
In 1936 (Showa 11), on August 11, Hamhung Shrine was designated as a Dokushinsha Shrine, which means that offerings to the gods should be made directly at the shrine.[3] To commemorate the 2600th year, the shrine buildings were expanded and reconstructed. On February 25, 1939 (Showa 14), a support meeting was organized as a part of the plan.[4]
On June 15, 1943 (Showa 18), Kunitama Okami was also enshrined at Hamhung Shrine.[2] On May 1, 1944 (Showa 19), it was made Kokuheishosha.[5] However, following Japan's defeat in World War II, it was abolished on November 17, 1945 (Showa 20).[6]