Kwakhyŏn
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.859 and 126.577 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 51' 33" and E 126° 34' 36"
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: 12:59 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:25 am and 5:16 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

Delve into Kwakhyŏn

Kwakhyŏn in Hwanghae-namdo is a city located in North Korea about 93 mi (or 149 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kwakhyŏn is now 12:59 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Kwakhyŏn, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Gimpo International Airport in South korea in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 106 mi (or 38 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 9 mi (or 15 km), North-West. We saw 2 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kaesong, Wolgot, Ganghwa-gun, Songhae and Haseong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-4°C (25 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

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!


臨津江イムジン川から北朝鮮

Published: August 17, 2009
Length: 43:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: allohatabi

板門店ツアーでしか行くことができません。 韓国人はいけません。 その為パスポートが必要です イムジン川の向こうは、将軍様がいらっしゃ...


Border of North and South Korea

Published: April 11, 2007
Length: 46:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daejeon0607

This is the concrete marker that marks the MDL, or Military Demarcation Line, which separates the soldiers of the two Koreas at Panmunjeom. The video was taken from within the UN security building.


Seoul2014d

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 42:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Home Server

Week Seoul met Rob zomer 2014.


Korea: End of Separation, Beginning of Unification. Video by Craig Capehart

Published: April 03, 2014
Length: 34:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Craig Capehart

I visit the Korean DMZ Demilitarized Zone and Military Demarcation Line. (visit to North Korean side not shown) (c) Craig Capehart.


北朝鮮☆板門店(北朝鮮側から韓国側をみた)

Published: October 07, 2009
Length: 34:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ashiyafujin

板門店は韓国のソウルの北約80kmと平壌の南約215kmに位置する軍事境界線(DMZ-DeMilitarized Zone)上にある村の名前。板門店には軍事境界線上にある簡...


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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.

Hurung Royal Tomb

The Hurŭng Royal Tomb is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Ryongjong-ri, Kaepung-gun near Kaesong, North Korea. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, which contain the remains of Jongjong, the second king of the Joseon dynasty and son of its founder Taejo, as well as the body of his wife, Queen Jongan. Construction on the tombs began after Jongan's death in 1412, and was only completed after Jongjong himself died in 1419.

Located at 37.8336, 126.534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, Archaeological sites in North Korea

Cherung Royal Tomb

The Cherŭng Royal Tomb is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Chi-dong, Kaepung-gun near Kaesong, North Korea. The site contains the body of Queen Sinui, first wife of Joseon dynasty founder Yi Songgye. Construction on the tombs began after her death in 1392; as she died before her husband overthrew the Goryeo dynasty to become king, she was buried at the Goryeo-era capital of Kaesong. After Yi took the throne, restyling himself as King Taejo, she was posthumously awarded the title of "queen".

Located at 37.8961, 126.557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kaesong, Archaeological sites in North Korea