Sŏkchang
in Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.016 and 125.704 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 0' 56" and E 125° 42' 15"
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: 10:03 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:09 am and 5:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-36.724 and -56.677 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mar de Ajo
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

Touring Sŏkchang

Sŏkchang in Hwanghae-namdo is a town located in North Korea about 70 mi (or 113 km) south of Pyongyang, the country's capital place.

Time in Sŏkchang is now 10:03 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Sŏkchang, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Incheon International Airport in South korea in a distance of 56 mi (or 89 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 83 mi (or 89 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 44 mi (or 71 km), East.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haeju, Chaeryong-up, Sariwon, Seogeom-ri and Gyodong. 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.

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.

Haeju

Haeju is a city located in South Hwanghae Province near Haeju Bay in North Korea. It is the administrative centre of South Hwanghae Province. As of 2000, the population of the city is estimated to be 236,000. At the beginning of 20th century, it became a strategic port in Sino-Korean trade. Haeju has chemical-related enterprises and a cement factory.

Located at 38.0333, 125.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Haeju, Cities in South Hwanghae, Port cities and towns in North Korea

Haeju Stadium

Haeju Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Haeju, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people.

Located at 38.034, 125.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in North Korea, Football venues in North Korea

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