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Handul Destination Guide
Explore Handul in North Korea
Handul in the region of P'yŏngan-namdo is a town in North Korea - some 23 mi or ( 37 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Current time in Handul is now 04:04 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Yudong-ni. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Daejeon . Where to go and what to see in Handul ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kangdong Residence
Kangdong Residence is the summer retreat and second major residence of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un besides Ryongsong Residence.
Located at 39.20 126.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Kangdong Airport
Kangdong Airport is an airport near Kangdong, Pyongyang-si, North Korea.
Located at 39.16 126.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Mausoleum of Tangun
The Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Dangun, legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom. The Mausoleum was extensively restored in 1994. The complex occupies about 1.8 km² (.70 mi²) on the slope of Mount Taebaek (대박산). The complex is divided into three major sections: restoration work area, stone statue area, and the burial site.
Located at 39.15 126.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Pyongsong
P'yŏngsŏng is a city in North Korea, the capital city of the province South Pyongan in western North Korea. The city is located about 32 kilometres northeast of Pyongyang, and was formally established in December 1969. It has a population over 100,000.
Located at 39.25 125.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Sunchon
Sunch'ŏn is a city in South Pyongan province, North Korea. It has an estimated population of 437,000, and is home to various manufacturing plants.
Located at 39.42 125.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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