Chŏng-dong
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.106 and 125.936 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 6' 21" and E 125° 56' 11"
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: 05:09 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:27 am and 5:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
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 Chŏng-dong

Chŏng-dong in Pyongyang is located in North Korea a little north-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.

Local time in Chŏng-dong is now 05:09 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Chŏng-dong, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-West. 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 33 mi (or 53 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Sariwon, Namp'o and Chaeryong-up. 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 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 35 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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North Korea Intrigue - 19 Jun 09

Published: December 27, 2009
Length: 46:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ypixel

'Assassination plot' in N Korea power struggle - 19 Jun 09 As the West tries to determine North Korea's next move, there are rumours of a plot brewing in the country's highest levels. It...


German Shepherd Gives Birth to Four Puppies at Central Zoo

Published: March 21, 2019
Length: 48:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koryo Media

German shepherd dog recently dropped four puppies at the Central Zoo in the DPRK. It is a gift animal Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un sent to the zoo on July 3, ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Samsok-kuyok

Samsŏk-kuyŏk, or Samsŏk District is one of the 19 kuyŏk that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.

Located at 39.13, 125.92 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang


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