Kwangsŏng
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (35 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (163 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (165 mi)
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Taoxian Airport (167 mi) - A-306 Airport (178 mi)
- Suwon Airport (190 mi)
- Changbaishan Airport (206 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
- Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom (Unesco heritage, 114 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 132 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.648 and 125.303 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 38' 52" and E 125° 18' 10"
- 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: 08:55 PM (Monday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:34 am and 5:17 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -38.092 and -57.556 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Colinas de Peralta Ramos - 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
Delve into Kwangsŏng
Kwangsŏng in P’yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea about 49 mi (or 79 km) north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Current time in Kwangsŏng is now 08:55 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports close to Kwangsŏng, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 35 mi (or 57 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 Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 55 mi (or 88 km), South.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Namp'o, Sinuiju and Zhenjiang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F
| Morning Temperature | 1°C / 35 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 14% |
| Air Humidity | 44% |
| Air Pressure | 1027 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
3°C (38 °F)
-3°C (28 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
-2°C (28 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.
Thursday, 28th of November 2024
1°C (33 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.
Videos from this area
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北韓少年宮表演片段
朝鮮平壤少年宮表演.
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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.
Chongju
Chongju (also Jongju) is a si, or city, in southern North Pyongan province, North Korea. Prior to 1994, it was designated as a kun or county. The terrain is mostly level, but mountainous in the north. To the south lies the Chongju Plain, where the hills do not rise above 200 metres. Chongju also includes approximately 10 islands in the Yellow Sea. Some 40 percent of Chongju is covered by coniferous forestland.
Koup Station
Koup Station is a railway station in Chŏngju, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang. It was originally opened by the Japanese as Koyū Station.
Battle of Chongju (1950)
The Battle of Chongju (29–30 October 1950) took place during the United Nations (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle was fought between Australian forces from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army for control of Chongju, North Korea and the surrounding area.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kwangsŏng.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
광성, Kwangsŏng
