Kwakch’on
in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (20 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (108 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (110 mi)
- A-306 Airport (128 mi)
- Suwon Airport (135 mi)
- Wonju Airport (157 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (180 mi)
- Yecheon Airport (212 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 21 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 77 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 116 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 126 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 133 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.943 and 125.787 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 56' 35" and E 125° 47' 14"
- 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: 07:34 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:27 am and 5:18 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo - 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
Touring Kwakch’on
Kwakch’on in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little south of Pyongyang, the country's capital place.
Time in Kwakch’on is now 07:34 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Kwakch’on, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), North. 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 21 mi (or 33 km), West.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, P'yongsong, 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: 11°C / 52 °F
| Morning Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 60% |
| Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
6°C (43 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
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.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Pyongyang roller coaster of death
Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)
Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
North Korea tour: Juche Tower, Pyongyang
Visiting the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)
Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.
Inside North Korea or: Full Board Pyongyang (part 3/3)
for TV broadcasting or any contact pls mail via account = -- for part 1 please click: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRQQXeE5hPM.
Grand People Study House in Pyongyang (DPRK)
Visiting the biggest library and educational centre in North Korea. The library is supposed to have over 30 million book. Besides empty hallways, grand lobbies and class rooms, we only saw...
Evening drive through Pyongyang, North Korea
Evening drive through the streets of Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/asia/north-korea.
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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.
Taedonggang Station
Taedonggang Station is a passenger railway station located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kwakch’on.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
곽촌, Kwakch’on
