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

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.737 and 125.591 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 44' 14" and E 125° 35' 27"
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: 11:10 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:34 am and 5:15 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

Explore Pongsŏng-ni

Pongsŏng-ni in P’yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea about 49 mi (or 79 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital.

Local time in Pongsŏng-ni is now 11:10 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Pongsŏng-ni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km), South.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Namp'o, Zhenjiang and Liangshui. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Night Temperature -2°C / 29 °F
Chance of rainfall 14%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-1°C (31 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-3°C (27 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle 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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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