Kaesong-dong
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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Gimpo International Airport (52 mi) - A-306 Airport (53 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (63 mi)
- Suwon Airport (74 mi)
- Wonju Airport (83 mi)
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Sunan International Airport (92 mi) - Sokcho Airport (93 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (115 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 31 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 52 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 59 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 72 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 89 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 114 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.306 and 126.907 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 18' 22" and E 126° 54' 24"
- 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: 09:52 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:05 am and 5:26 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
Explore Kaesong-dong
Kaesong-dong in Kangwŏn-do is located in North Korea about 80 mi (or 129 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Kaesong-dong is now 09:52 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Kaesong-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Gimpo International Airport in South korea in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 92 mi (or 84 km), South. 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 31 mi (or 50 km), South-West.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sinseo, Yeoncheon, Jeongok, Cheorwon and Gwanin. 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 | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Night Temperature | 5°C / 40 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 39% |
| Air Pressure | 1031 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
11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 10th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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