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Yonji-dong Destination Guide

Explore Yonji-dong in North Korea

Yonji-dong in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a place in North Korea - some 81 mi or ( 130 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .

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Time in Yonji-dong is now 06:12 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju. Since you are here already, consider visiting Daejeon . Where to go and what to see in Yonji-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

First Battle of Maryang San

The First Battle of Maryang San (3−8 October 1951), also known as the Defensive Battle of Maliangshan, was fought during the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and British—and the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army. The fighting occurred during a limited UN offensive by US I Corps, codenamed Operation Commando.

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Located at 38.13 126.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 1951 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving Canada, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving New Zealand, Battles of the Korean War involving the United Kingdom, Conflicts in 1951

Battle of the Samichon River

The Battle of the Samichon River (24–26 July 1953) was fought during the final days of the Korean War between United Nations (UN) forces—primarily Australian and American—and the Chinese communist People's Volunteer Army.

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Located at 38.03 126.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: 1953 in Korea, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving China, Battles of the Korean War involving New Zealand, Battles of the Korean War involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States, Conflicts in 1953, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century

Taebukpo Ri Airport

Taebukpo Ri Airport is an airport in Pukp'o-ri, Tosan County, Hwanghae-bukto, North Korea.

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Located at 38.33 126.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Airports in North Korea, North Hwanghae

Kwanumsa (Kaesong)

Kwanŭm-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located within Taehung Castle on Mt. Chonma near Kaesong, North Korea. The site is one of the National Treasures of North Korea. Named after Guanyin, the buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, this small temple is located in the beautiful valley between Mts. Chonma and Songgo. The temple was founded in 970 when a monk deposited two marble statues of the goddess in a cave behind the temple's current location.

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Located at 38.09 126.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in North Korea, Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea

Ryongtongsa

Ryŏngt'ong-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mt. Ogwan in Kaesŏng, North Korea.

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Located at 38.04 126.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in North Korea, Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea