Kukchŏng
in Kimhwa-gun of Kangwŏn-do, North Korea

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.341 and 127.463 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 20' 26" and E 127° 27' 47"
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: 05:01 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:19 am and 5:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
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

Discover Kukchŏng

Kukchŏng in Kimhwa-gun (Kangwŏn-do) is a city in North Korea about 104 mi (or 167 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.

Local time in Kukchŏng is now 05:01 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Kukchŏng, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is A-306 Airport in South korea in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 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 in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), South-West.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cheorwon, Gwanin, Hwacheon, Sinseo and Yeoncheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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메주 만들기 - 다지기

Published: November 26, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ralph Choi


메주 만들기 - 콩 갈기

Published: November 26, 2012
Length: 40:25 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ralph Choi


메주 만들기 - 발로 밟아 다지기

Published: November 26, 2012
Length: 05:14 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Ralph Choi


메주 만들기 - 말리기

Published: November 26, 2012
Length: 30:16 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Ralph Choi


철원, 'DMZ 평화와 생태 겨울 여행지'로 탄생

Published: November 05, 2018
Length: 23:39 min
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Author: yongsik cho

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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.

Battle of Triangle Hill

The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown or the Shangganling Campaign, was a protracted military engagement during the Korean War. The main combatants were two United Nations infantry divisions, with additional support from the United States Air Force, against elements of the 15th and 12th Corps of the People's Republic of China. The battle was part of American attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle", and took place from October 14 – November 25, 1952.

Located at 38.3214, 127.464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1952, 1952 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving Colombia, Battles of the Korean War involving Ethiopia, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

Sanggamnyong

Sanggamnyŏng, also known as Shangganling in Chinese, Triangle Hill in South Korea, and Jane & Russell Hill in United States is a mountain pass in central North Korea. The mountain pass is part of the Triangle Hill Complex that is roughly 4 km north by northeast of Kimhwa. Situated in the valley between the Jane Russell Hill and the Sniper Ridge, the hamlet became famous in China due to the Battle of Shangganling, a large-scale battle in the Korean War.

Located at 38.3333, 127.467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of North Korea, Kangwon Province (North Korea)

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