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Taebang-gol Destination Guide
Touring Taebang-gol in North Korea
Taebang-gol in the region of Gangwon is a city located in North Korea - some 137 mi or ( 221 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Taebang-gol is now 08:19 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Norumogi. Being here already, consider visiting Daejeon . Check out our recommendations for Taebang-gol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (Hangul: 단장의 능선 전투; Hanja: 斷腸의 稜線 戰鬪; French: Bataille de Crèvecœur), also known as the Battle of Wendengli, was a month-long battle in the Korean War fought between September 13 and October 15, 1951. The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of several major engagements in an area known as "The Punchbowl. " The battle site is located in the hills of North Korea a few miles north of the 38th parallel north, near Chorwon.
Located at 38.30 128.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Taebaek Mountains
The Taebaek Mountains are a mountain range in stretches across North Korea and South Korea. They form the main ridge of the Korean peninsula.
Located at 38.22 128.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Daeamsan
Daeamsan is a mountain in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea. It sits on the boundary between the counties of Inje and Yanggu. Daeamsan has an elevation of 1,304 m .
Located at 38.21 128.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Yujomsa
Yujŏm-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mount Kumgang, North Korea. Founded under the kingdom of Silla, it underwent many successive restorations before being destroyed by American forces during the Korean War.
Located at 38.58 128.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Kumgang Airport
Kumgang Airport is an airport in Kangwon-do, North Korea.
Located at 38.56 128.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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