Chak-tong
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.980 and 126.493 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 58' 47" and E 126° 29' 33"
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: 06:55 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:06 am and 5:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.844 and -54.637 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jose Ignacio
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

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

Discover Chak-tong

Chak-tong in Hwanghae-namdo is a place in North Korea about 83 mi (or 134 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Current time in Chak-tong is now 06:55 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Chak-tong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Gimpo International Airport in South korea in a distance of 33 mi (or 54 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 97 mi (or 54 km), South-East. 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 Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), East. We encountered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kaesong, Yangsa, Songhae, Hajeom and Ganghwa-gun. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1032 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 8th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °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.

One Minute on the Roads of North Korea: Kaesong

Published: February 16, 2012
Length: 57:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BoardsOfKorea

One Minute on the Roads of DPRK (North Korea): Kaesong 개성시 • Streets of Kaesong, population 300000. View from Thongil Street and Chongnyon Street (0:01) and from the highway connecting...


Totalmente evacuado el complejo industrial coreano Kaesong

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 09:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El último grupo de surcoreanos que permanecían en el complejo industrial de Kaesong se marcharon este viernes de la zona industrial, luego de terminar las negociaciones con autoridades ...


Suburb of Kaesong, North Korea

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tariq Dennison


Continúa desalojo de complejo industrial de Kaesong

Published: April 30, 2013
Length: 35:19 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Continúa la tensión en la península coreana, todos los trabajadores surcoreanos abandonaron este lunes el complejo industrial ubicado en la localidad norcoreana de Kaesong. teleSUR http://multi...


Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (7) North Korea

Published: November 13, 2014
Length: 42:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trotamundos

Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (7) North Korea. Documental filmado dentro de Corea del Norte Pincha en ME GUSTA,GRACIAS! Ah y SUSCRIBETE! Si quieres comentar algo adelante!


Uzbeks in Seul

Published: March 20, 2011
Length: 05:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Abdulloh Umar


The Best Burger in Korea

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 32:06 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: zestiness

Oh goodness, the W Burger Crushed it! More info at http://hiexpat.com/restaurants-bars-and-cafes/w-burger-kangnam.


On my way ตอน Seoul Cold (เกาหลีมันหนาวมาก)

Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 45:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: onmywaytv

http://www.onmyway.tv พบกับ on my way ตอนใหม่ กับตอนนี้เราพาไปตะลุยท้าความหนาวกันที่กรุ...


Rubik's Cube Solved Blind in the DPRK

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 47:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anhp1234

A tourist in North Korea solves a Rubik's Cube with his eyes closed. Drinks and fun in DPRK with Koryo Tours.


Rzut okiem: Kaesong i południe KRLD

Published: February 26, 2016
Length: 08:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jedź, BAW SIĘ!

Rzut okiem na okolice Kaesong w Korei Północnej, w tym na Strefę Zdemilitaryzowaną, wodospad Pakyon i klasztor Ryongtongsa. Koniecznie sprawdź ...


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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.

Tomb of King Kongmin

The Tomb of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongrung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson-ri, Kaepung County just outside of the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, Hyonrung, which contain the remains of Kongmin, 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty, and Jongrung, which contains his wife, the Mongolian princess Queen Noguk.

Located at 37.9819, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo

Tomb of King Wanggon

The Tomb of King Wanggŏn, more correctly known as the Hyŏllŭng Royal Tomb, is a mausoleum located Haesong-ri, Kaepung-gun near Kaesŏng, North Korea. The tomb belongs to the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty, Wanggeon, who adopted the name Taejo upon ascending the throne and was the first king to unify the entire Korean peninsula after subjugation the southern states of Silla and Baekje. Construction on the tomb began after the king's death in 943.

Located at 37.9847, 126.506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, World Heritage Sites in North Korea, Goryeo

Chonjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories.

Located at 37.9817, 126.473 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
North Pyongan, Buddhist temples in North Korea, National Treasures of North Korea

Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty

The Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Koryo Dynasty (918-1392).

Located at 37.985, 126.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo, Burial monuments and structures


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kkach’i-gol, Chak-tong