Pongdŏng-ni
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.694 and 125.540 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 41' 37" and E 125° 32' 22"
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: 10:41 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:11 am and 5:31 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
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

Delve into Pongdŏng-ni

Pongdŏng-ni in P’yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea about 47 mi (or 76 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pongdŏng-ni is now 10:41 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Pongdŏng-ni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 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 Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), South.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Namp'o, Zhenjiang and Sariwon. 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 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

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

Friday, 8th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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Published: March 30, 2010
Length: 10:20 min
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Author: BelialBKK

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Unjon Station

Unjon Station is the central railway station for Unjŏn County, 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 Unden Station.

Located at 39.6611, 125.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea

Battle of Kujin

The Battle of Kujin (25–26 October 1950), also known as the Battle of the Broken Bridge, 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 elements of the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army over a key bridge across the Taeryong River near Kujin, North Korea.

Located at 39.7094, 125.569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1950, 1950 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States, Battles involving North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
봉덕리, Pongdŏng-ni