Paengseong
in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.965 and 127.058 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 57' 55" and E 127° 3' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:17 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 5:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.844 and -54.637 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jose Ignacio
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Paengseong

Paengseong in Gyeonggi-do is located in South Korea about 42 mi (or 67 km) south of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Paengseong is now 03:17 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Paengseong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Suwon Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 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 South Korea is Hwaseong Fortress in a distance of 21 mi (or 34 km), North. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Suwon, Sejong, Hongsung, Cheongju-si and Incheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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

EATING OCTOPUS IN KOREA!

Published: December 26, 2010
Length: 33:31 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Luke Bailey

This has been so far, my favorite dish here in korea. I do love seafood, but if you"re one of those animal activist who can't even cook a live lobster, than this video is not for you. This...


Christmas Party Skit

Published: January 27, 2009
Length: 06:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: lilschizo

HHD (Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment's) story of their daily formation. It was a skit they did for Christmas.


슈퍼평택 홍보영상

Published: December 20, 2010
Length: 23:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GyeonggiTravel

평택시 홍보영상 (출처 : 평택시)


Solo Mission skate video

Published: November 28, 2013
Length: 20:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ycc4life

My skate vid shot in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Good skate spots are rare here so sorry for the lack of variety. 평택시 스케이트보드 타는건다 ㅎㅎ 솔로 미션, 앤디.


2009 12 10 Drive to Camp Humphreys (S. Korea)

Published: December 12, 2009
Length: 24:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NullisSum

Rainy day visit to Camp Humphreys. If you get PCS orders to Korea, this is a pretty good spot to be. New Gyms, new housing and more. I did not bring my HD camera, so this will have to suffice....


사회인야구톡

Published: October 22, 2012
Length: 46:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: on you

사회인야구을 위한 클럽형 커뮤니티 어플리케이션.


Construction Time-lapse (2 hours in 45 seconds) - Camp Humphreys, South Korea

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 03:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: USAG Humphreys

This time-lapse video was filmed over the span on two hours on 15 May 2014. It depicts several sites currently under construction as part of the U.S. Army's re-stationing and transformation...


백운이 자손, 육순이 두번째 출산

Published: November 28, 2012
Length: 54:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pREDAPPLE

이번엔 9마리.


34번국도 둔포~성환 주행영상

Published: January 29, 2015
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: y rt

2015년 1월 29일 촬영 34번국도 둔포~성환구간 주행영상입니다.


Volvo Trucks - Heidi in Korea

Published: August 20, 2014
Length: 38:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Volvo Trucks Asia

Join nine-time arm wrestling world champion Heidi Andersson as she attends the Asia launch of the new Volvo Trucks range in Seoul, Korea. Visit Volvo Trucks website: http://www.volvotrucks.com.


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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.

Camp Humphreys

Camp Humphreys, or United States Army Garrison-Humphreys (USAG-H), is a medium-sized United States Army garrison located near Anjeong-ri and Pyeongtaek metropolitan areas in the Republic of Korea. Camp Humphreys is home to Desiderio Army Airfield, the busiest U.S. Army air field in Asia. In addition to the airfield, there are several U.S. Army direct support, transportation, and tactical units located there, including the 2nd Infantry Division's 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

Located at 36.9667, 127.033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
United States military in South Korea, United States Army posts, United States Army Corrections Command

Pyeongtaek Station

Pyeongtaek Station is the main train station serving the city of Pyeongtaek, South Korea. It is on the Gyeongbu Line and is also served by Seoul Subway Line 1. There are a number of large department stores, restaurants, and a movie theater located in the subway station. The station is also located in the middle of the city of Pyeongtaek and many stores and restaurants are outside of the station.

Located at 36.9908, 127.085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1905

Battle of Pyongtaek

The Battle of Pyongtaek was the second engagement between United States and North Korean forces during the Korean War, occurring on July 6, 1950 in the village of Pyongtaek in western South Korea. The fight ended in a North Korean victory following unsuccessful attempts by American forces to inflict significant damage or delays on advancing North Korean units, despite several opportunities to do so.

Located at 36.9933, 127.096 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1950, 1950 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles involving North Korea, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
팽성, P’aengsŏng, Paengseong