Pukkyo-dong
in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (11 mi) -
Incheon International Airport (117 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (119 mi)
- A-306 Airport (136 mi)
- Suwon Airport (144 mi)
- Wonju Airport (166 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (189 mi)
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Taoxian Airport (213 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 21 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 125 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 125 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 135 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.064 and 125.716 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 3' 49" and E 125° 42' 56"
- 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: 07:14 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:11 am and 5:30 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
Delve into Pukkyo-dong
Pukkyo-dong in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Pukkyo-dong is now 07:14 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pukkyo-dong, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 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 34 km), South-West.
Since you are 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: 9°C / 48 °F
| Morning Temperature | 2°C / 35 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
| Night Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 25% |
| Air Pressure | 1032 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Friday, 8th of November 2024
12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 9th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.
Sunday, 10th of November 2024
15°C (59 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
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PYONGYANG METRO - Die U-Bahn in Pyongyang (23.04.2014)
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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.
Pyongyang TV Tower
Pyongyang TV Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower with an observation deck and a panorama restaurant at a height of 150 metres in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in April 1967 for enhancing the broadcasting area, which was very poor at the time, and because of the start of color TV broadcasts. It is mostly used for tourism. The Pyongyang TV Tower is heavily based on the design of the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, which was built at the same time.
Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)
The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang was built to commemorate the Korean resistance to Japan from 1925 to 1945. Built in 1982 on the Triumph Return Square at the foot of Moran Hill (모란봉) in the North Korean capital city of Pyongyang, the monument was built to honour and glorify President Kim Il-sung's role in the military resistance for Korean independence.
Pyongyang Arena
Ryugyong Chung Ju-yung Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is 12,309 and was built in 2003. It is used to host indoor sporting events, such as basketball and volleyball.
Potonggang-guyok
Potonggang-guyok is one of the 19 districts, or guyok, of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is most famous as the location of the Ryugyong Hotel. It is named after the Pothong River (literally "the simple river"), which serves as the district's border on all sides. It is bordered to the north by Hyongjesan-guyok, to the east by Sosong and Moranbong-guyoks, to the south by Pyongchon and Chung-guyoks, and to the west by Mangyongdae-guyok.
Sosong-guyok
Sŏsŏng-guyŏk, or Sosong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pot'ong River, west of the Moranbong-guyŏk (Moranbong District) and south of Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk (Hyongjesan District). It was established January 1958.
Potongmun
Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang. It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story pavilion. The gate's pavilion was destroyed by American bombings during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War, but was later reconstructed in 1955. It is listed as National Treasures #3 in North Korea.
Sopo Station
Sopo Station is a railway station in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.
Ministry of People's Armed Forces (North Korea)
The Ministry of People’s Armed Forces (MPAF) is the government agency tasked with general administrative and logistical coordination of the Korean People’s Army. Prior to 1992, it was under the direct control of the president, with guidance from the National Defense Commission and the Workers Party of Korea Military Affairs Department. The 1992 state constitution shifts its control to the National Defense Commission of North Korea. The current minister of People's Armed Forces is Kim Kyok-sik.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pukkyo-dong.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nae-ri, Pukkyo-dong
