Kŭmgang-ŭp
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.620 and 127.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 37' 11" and E 127° 59' 11"
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: 06:38 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:17 am and 5:10 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

Explore Kŭmgang-ŭp

Kŭmgang-ŭp in Kangwŏn-do is located in North Korea about 123 mi (or 199 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.

Local time in Kŭmgang-ŭp is now 06:38 PM (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 Kŭmgang-ŭp, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Sokcho Airport in South korea in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 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 90 mi (or 145 km). The closest in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 91 mi (or 145 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haean, Bangsan, Dongmyeon, Hwacheon and Toseong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 26% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Makki-ri, Kŭmgang, Marhwi-ri, Kŭmgang-ŭp