Okch’ŏn-dong
in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.474 and 130.884 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 28' 26" and E 130° 53' 2"
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: 09:22 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:05 am and 5:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.650 and -53.283 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hermenegildo
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Okch’ŏn-dong

Okch’ŏn-dong in Gyeongsangbuk-do is located in South Korea about 214 mi (or 345 km) east of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Okch’ŏn-dong is now 09:22 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Okch’ŏn-dong, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Korea is Uljin Airport in a distance of 92 mi (or 148 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple in a distance of 144 mi (or 233 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yeongdeok, Guryongpo, Cheongha, Heunghae and Pohang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 25th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

9°C (48 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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

BUMZ(잉여보이즈) - 떠난치맥 (chickenbeer are gone)

Published: January 16, 2010
Length: 32:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: electropinkie

they are gone.. because we have nomoney i miss you chicken babe.


삼성카메라 VLUU NV100HD 독도 출사 후기 에피소드 III - 을릉도유람선

Published: September 11, 2008
Length: 40:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 실버레인

삼성카메라 VLUU NV100HD 독도 출사 후기 에피소드 III - 을릉도유람선, 도동한에서 출발 2시간 동안의 을릉도 해안 일주.


울릉도와 독도 ... 모든 것이 깨끗해 지는 곳

Published: September 04, 2011
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Orai

11.08.28-11.08.31 울릉도와 독도 여행을 다녀왔습니다 참 많은 것을 느낄 수 있던 여행인데요 우리나라에 이렇게 깨끗한 곳이 있을까 싶은 생각이...


Seeking for Usando于山島. Trip to Ulleungdo and Jukdo Part 2 【竹島問題資料】

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 26:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gtomr

Check out from 3:00 .On north of Jukdo there are kind of mountains same like Usando antique maps.(See Yabutarou's page http://outdoor.geocities.jp/yabutarou01/a/newpage2.html) .Jukdo ,Real...


Detailed Ulleungdo old map by Korean Official Ulleungdo Inspector team 【竹島問題資料】

Published: September 20, 2009
Length: 42:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gtomr

Check Usando on the Detailed Ulleungdo map by Korean Ulleungdo inspector team. Think which island is Usando, Boussole Rock Jukdo? or Lianocurt Rocks (Takeshima.a,k.a Dokdo)


2013 Reel Rock Tour in Korea, Ullung-Island Trailer (울렁-도 트레일러)

Published: November 27, 2013
Length: 33:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 이성재

울릉도의 아름다운 자연 속에서 두번의 개척 과정을 담았다. 가깝지만 먼 곳, 울릉도. 때 묻지 않은 자연이 고스란히 살아 숨 쉬고 있었고, 섬 곳곳에...


Seeking for Usando于山島. Trip to Ulleungdo and Jukdo Part 3 【竹島問題資料】

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 20:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: gtomr

Jukdo ,Real Usando located on 130"56"23E, most prominent adjunctive island of Ulleungdo. Korea's easternmost territory. a.k.a Boussole Rock at the east coast of Korean Peninsula, on the Sea...


Seeking for Usando于山島. Trip to Ulleungdo and Jukdo Part 1 【竹島問題資料】

Published: September 14, 2009
Length: 32:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: gtomr

Jukdo ,Real Usando located on 130"56"23E, most prominent adjunctive island of Ulleungdo. Korea's easternmost territory. a.k.a Boussole Rock at the east coast of Korean Peninsula, on the Sea...


울릉도옆 관음도의 풍경

Published: August 28, 2013
Length: 39:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hoya Shin

관음도에 올라 여기저기를 돌아 보며, 엉냥이 출연.


Jukdo(Usando) invisible from Seokbo Observatory in cloudy.【竹島問題資料】

Published: May 14, 2011
Length: 21:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gtomr

I failed to find Jukdo竹嶼(Boussoule Rock/Usando, it is not Shimane-Takeshima竹島) from Seokbo Observatory when it was cloudy. Whether Jukdo(Usando is visible or not visible at Ulleungdo,...


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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.

Ulleung County

Ulleung County (Ulleung-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It consists mainly of the island of Ulleungdo, but is held to cover a total of 44 islands, including Liancourt Rocks, which is contested by Japan and North Korea. All of these islands lie within the Sea of Japan (East Sea). Administratively, the county is divided into one eup and two myeon: Ulleung-eup (including Liancourt Rocks), Buk-myeon, and Seo-myeon.

Located at 37.4833, 130.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Counties in North Gyeongsang Province, Sea of Japan, Ulleung County, Port cities and towns in South Korea

Ulleungdo

Ulleung-Do is a South Korean island far off the east coast of Korean Peninsula. Formerly known as Dagelet to the Europeans, Ulleungdo is about 120 km (75 mi) east of the Korean Peninsula. Volcanic in origin, the rocky steep-sided island is the top of a large stratovolcano which rises from the seafloor, reaching a maximum elevation of 984 metres at Seonginbong Peak. The island consists primarily of trachyandesite rock.

Located at 37.5, 130.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of South Korea, Geography of North Gyeongsang Province, Volcanoes of South Korea, Stratovolcanoes, Volcanic calderas, VEI-6 volcanoes, Islands of the Sea of Japan, Holocene volcanoes, Inactive volcanoes

Seonginbong

Seonginbong is a mountain of Gyeongsangbuk-do, eastern South Korea. It has an altitude of 984 metres.

Located at 37.5033, 130.866 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of South Korea, Mountains of North Gyeongsang Province

Dokdo Museum

Dokdo Museum has a diverse collection of relics related to Liancourt Rocks and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). It was opened on August 8, 1997. The aim of Dokdo Museum is to collect and research Liancourt Rocks and the Sea of Japan. Additionally, by exhibiting and managing these materials, Korea hopes to reinforce its strength against Japanese claims on what Korea considers its territory on Liancourt Rocks.

Located at 37.486, 130.897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in South Korea, Museums established in 1997

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Okch’ŏn-dong.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
옥천동, Okch’ŏn-dong