Wŏnhŭng-ni
in Sukch’ŏn-gun of P’yŏngan-namdo, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (20 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (147 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (149 mi)
- A-306 Airport (163 mi)
- Suwon Airport (174 mi)
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Taoxian Airport (183 mi) - Wonju Airport (194 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 41 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
- Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom (Unesco heritage, 124 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.450 and 125.449 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 26' 58" and E 125° 26' 57"
- 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: 03:00 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:34 am and 5:16 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.335 and -57.030 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Las Gaviotas - 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
Explore Wŏnhŭng-ni
Wŏnhŭng-ni in Sukch’ŏn-gun (P’yŏngan-namdo) is located in North Korea about 33 mi (or 53 km) north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Wŏnhŭng-ni is now 03:00 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports in the wider vicinity of Wŏnhŭng-ni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 31 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 41 mi (or 65 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, Sariwon and Chaeryong-up. 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.
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 Yongju
The Battle of Yongju (21–22 October 1950), also known as the Battle of the Apple Orchard, took place as part of the United Nations (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, against the North Korean forces which had invaded South Korea during the Korean War. The battle was fought between the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade and the North Korean 239th Regiment which was encircled east of Yongju, where it was attacking the US 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (US 187 RCT).
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