Ŭm-dong
in P’yŏngan-bukto, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.074 and 125.897 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 4' 26" and E 125° 53' 48"
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: 10:18 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 5:14 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 Ŭm-dong

Ŭm-dong in P’yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea about 72 mi (or 116 km) north of Pyongyang, the country's capital.

Local time in Ŭm-dong is now 10:18 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 5 airports in the wider vicinity of Ŭm-dong, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 60 mi (or 96 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 is Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom in China at a distance of 76 mi (or 123 km). The closest in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 88 mi (or 123 km), North.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1030 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

6°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Rain and snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

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 Onjong

The Battle of Onjong, also known as the Battle of Wenjing, was one of the first engagements between Chinese and United Nations forces during the Korean War. It took place around Onjong in present-day North Korea from October 25 to October 29, 1950.

Located at 40.1092, 125.896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1950 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving South Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Conflicts in 1950


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
음동, Ŭm-dong