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Explore Hach’ŏngsong
Hach’ŏngsong in Kangwŏn-do is located in North Korea about 132 mi (or 213 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Hach’ŏngsong is now 01:33 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Hach’ŏngsong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Sokcho Airport in South korea in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Namhansanseong in South korea at a distance of 76 mi (or 122 km). The closest in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 87 mi (or 122 km), South-West.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haean, Dongmyeon, Bangsan, Hwacheon and Toseong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 54 °F
Morning Temperature | 2°C / 36 °F |
Evening Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
Night Temperature | 5°C / 40 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 37% |
Air Pressure | 1031 hPa |
Wind Speed | Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 8th of November 2024
13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Sunday, 10th of November 2024
16°C (61 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, calm.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (Hangul: 단장의 능선 전투; Hanja: 斷腸의 稜線 戰鬪; French: Bataille de Crèvecœur), also known as the Battle of Wendengli, was a month-long battle in the Korean War fought between September 13 and October 15, 1951. The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of several major engagements in an area known as "The Punchbowl. " The battle site is located in the hills of North Korea a few miles north of the 38th parallel north, near Chorwon.