Songjŏng
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.116 and 125.852 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 6' 56" and E 125° 51' 8"
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: 10:07 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:30 am and 5:16 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

Touring Songjŏng

Songjŏng in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little north-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital place.

Time in Songjŏng is now 10:07 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Songjŏng, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 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 29 mi (or 47 km), South-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: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1027 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-2°C (29 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-2°C (29 °F)
-4°C (26 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

-0°C (32 °F)
-2°C (28 °F)
Snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Construction of Pyongyang Folk Park Completed

Published: September 12, 2012
Length: 11:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


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...


Demonstration Performance of Synchronized Swimming

Published: January 18, 2012
Length: 52:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


Changjon Street Construction in Pyongyang Completed

Published: June 21, 2012
Length: 29:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KCNA Uploader

Automatically downloaded from http://www.kcna.kp and uploaded to Youtube by KCNA Uploader Bot.


North Korean Mass Gymnastic Arirang

Published: September 15, 2008
Length: 31:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: asianlaw

North Korean Mass Gymnastic and Artistic Performance shown on Sep. 10, 2008. This film shows a part of promotion of agriculture.


Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) North Korea

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 26:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Trotamundos

Dentro Corea del Norte 2014 (1) Documental filmado dentro de Corea del Norte Pincha en ME GUSTA,GRACIAS! Ah y SUSCRIBETE!


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Published: June 30, 2013
Length: 17:24 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: kim chobo

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Pyongyang metro ride

Published: October 06, 2008
Length: 13:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: H. aus Wien

Pyongyang metro: inside the train between Puhung and Yonggwang station. My travelogue: http://vienna-pyongyang.blogspot.com (by train from Austria to North Korea).


Kidnapped - North Korea - Part 6 of 6

Published: November 12, 2009
Length: 38:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ypixel

Kidnapped - North Korea - Part 6 of 6 The North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens from Japan by agents of the North Korean government happened during a period of six years from 1977...


COD World at War: Moskau Dancing Glitch

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 16:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Buffoon Asylum

Another awesome vid.


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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.

Korea Central Zoo

The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. It is located near Mt. Taesong in downtown Pyongyang. The zoo has over 5,000 wild animals, comprising a total of 650 species, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre. It was established in April 1959 at the instruction of Kim Il-sung.

Located at 39.0731, 125.813 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1959 establishments in North Korea, Pyongyang, Zoos in North Korea, Zoos established in 1959

Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery

Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a cemetery in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, is also a cemetery and memorial to the North Korean soldiers of the Korean War. It is located is on the Mount Taesong in the Taesong-guyŏk.

Located at 39.0783, 125.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Pyongyang, Cemeteries in North Korea, 1975 establishments

Taesongsan Funfair

The Taesongsan Funfair is an amusement park located in Mangyongdae-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It was opened in 1977 and is at the foot of Mount Taesong.

Located at 39.0744, 125.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Songjŏng