Tŏksugol
in Pyongyang, North Korea

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.094 and 125.811 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 5' 39" and E 125° 48' 38"
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: 07:00 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:11 am and 5:29 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 Tŏksugol

Tŏksugol in Pyongyang is a city in North Korea a little north-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.

Local time in Tŏksugol is now 07:00 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Tŏksugol, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 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 27 mi (or 43 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, 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

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

2013-oct-22: railway museum, Pyongyang, North-Korea

Published: November 09, 2013
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: novw

Photos and video from the diorama's (both of them !) inside the train - railroad museum in Pyongyang, DPRK.


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.


Kaeson Youth Park - Swing Ride

Published: April 26, 2014
Length: 28:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aram Pan

A North Korean spinning swing ride.


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).


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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.

Kim Il-sung University

Kim Il-sung University, founded on October 1, 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 37-acre campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital. Along with the main academic buildings, the campus contains 10 separate offices, 50 laboratories, libraries, museums, a printing press, a R&D center, dormitories, and a hospital. During the Korean War the university was located at Baeksong-ri under Mt. Jamo in Suncheon-gun, which was far from the center of the city.

Located at 39.0581, 125.768 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Pyongyang, Universities in North Korea, Educational institutions established in 1946, Kim Il-sung

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, and sometimes referred to as the Kim Il-sung Mausoleum, is a building located near the northeast corner of the city of Pyongyang and serves as the mausoleum for Kim Il-sung, the founder and eternal president of North Korea, and for his son Kim Jong-il who succeeded him as the country's ruler. The palace was built in 1976 as the Kumsusan Assembly Hall, and served as Kim Il-sung's official residence.

Located at 39.0642, 125.787 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Mausoleums, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1959 establishments in North Korea, Pyongyang, Zoos in North Korea, Zoos established in 1959

Taesong-guyok

Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 20 wards that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.

Located at 39.06, 125.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

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 1 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang

Pyongyang Folklore Park

The Pyongyang Folklore Park is an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong. It is being built with a historical theme, and has been under construction since December, 2008. There are also folk parks in Sukchon, South Pyongan Province and Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province. South Korean folk parks with an historical theme such as Korean Folk Village are popular attractions.

Located at 39.06, 125.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang

Ryongsong Residence

Ryongsong Residence is the main residence of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Located at 39.1164, 125.806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Official residences, Kim Jong-il


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