Wŏlsal-li
in Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (46 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (86 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (91 mi)
- Suwon Airport (116 mi)
- A-306 Airport (119 mi)
- Wonju Airport (146 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (161 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 26 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 60 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 99 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 110 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 114 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.561 and 125.692 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 33' 38" and E 125° 41' 32"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Won - KPW
- Spoken languages:
- Korean
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:39 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:10 am and 5:31 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Wŏlsal-li
Wŏlsal-li in Hwanghae-bukto is a town located in North Korea about 33 mi (or 53 km) south of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Wŏlsal-li is now 02:39 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Wŏlsal-li, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), North-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sariwon, Chaeryong-up, Namp'o, Pyongyang and Haeju. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F
| Morning Temperature | 1°C / 34 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 28% |
| Air Pressure | 1032 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 8th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
15°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Sunday, 10th of November 2024
16°C (60 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Sariwon Charity Bakery of LNKC
Love North Korean Children Charity: Kindergarten bakery video 2013 from Sariwon. Children are happy with the bread you provide! (c) Manna Mission of Europe.
North Korean Farms (May 2014)
Some farms I saw around North Korea in May 2014, during planting season.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Chongbang Station
Chongbang Station is a passenger railway station located in Sariwon city, North Korea. The old name is Kyedong Station till 1956. It is on located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang; though this line theoretically connects Pyongyang to Pusan, in reality it ends at Kaesong due to the Demilitarized zone. The station is located near the well-known tourist sites of Mt.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Wŏlsal-li.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
원산리, Wŏlsal-li
