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Panjong-dong Destination Guide

Delve into Panjong-dong in North Korea

Panjong-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-namdo is a city in North Korea - some 27 mi or ( 44 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

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Current time in Panjong-dong is now 11:27 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Incheon. While being here, make sure to check out Daegu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Panjong-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Kangdong concentration camp

Kangdong concentration camp (also spelled Gangdong) is a reeducation camp in North Korea. The official name of the camp is Kyo-hwa-so No. 4 (Reeducation camp no. 4).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.01 126.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Concentration camps in North Korea, Human rights in North Korea

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.15 126.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in North Korea, Gojoseon, Korean mythology, Mausoleums