Kukch’ŏng
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea
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Gimpo International Airport (32 mi) - Incheon International Airport (34 mi)
- Suwon Airport (57 mi)
- A-306 Airport (67 mi)
- Wonju Airport (88 mi)
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Sunan International Airport (98 mi) - Cheongju International Airport (102 mi)
- Sokcho Airport (115 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 1 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 39 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 39 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 50 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 56 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 85 mi)
- Aegibongjeonmangdae (observation point, (15 mi)
- Tongiljeonmangdae (observation point, (17 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.965 and 126.493 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 57' 54" and E 126° 29' 35"
- 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: 10:15 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
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 Kukch’ŏng
Kukch’ŏng in Hwanghae-namdo is a town in North Korea about 84 mi (or 135 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.
Current time in Kukch’ŏng is now 10:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kukch’ŏng, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Gimpo International Airport in South korea in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 98 mi (or 52 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 2 km), North-East. We discovered 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.
When in this area, 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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