Hamhung Shrine

was a Shinto shrine in Hamhung, 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.

 History 
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.神社創立許可 朝鮮総督府官報第1219号（大正5年8月24日） 294頁 The spirits of Amaterasu Omikami were sent from Ise Jingu Shrine and enshrined in the shrine on October 1, 1918.「神社明細帳（咸興神社）」 JACAR（アジア歴史資料センター） Ref.A03010213400 （国立公文書館）

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.朝鮮総督府告示第440号 朝鮮総督府官報第2874号（昭和11年8月11日） 83頁 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.「咸興神社奉賛会趣意書」 JACAR（アジア歴史資料センター） Ref.A03010213400 （国立公文書館）

On June 15, 1943 (Showa 18), Kunitama Okami was also enshrined at Hamhung Shrine. On May 1, 1944 (Showa 19), it was made Kokuheishosha.朝鮮総督府告示第674号 朝鮮総督府官報第5169号（昭和19年5月2日） 5頁 However, following Japan's defeat in World War II, it was abolished on November 17, 1945 (Showa 20).内務省告示第264号 官報第5660号（昭和20年11月22日） 1頁

 References 

Category:Kokuhei Shōsha
Category:1916 establishments in Asia
Category:Shinto shrines in the Japanese colonial empire
Category:Shinmei shrines