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Chomdae-gol Destination Guide
Explore Chomdae-gol in North Korea
Chomdae-gol in the region of Gangwon is a place in North Korea - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Chomdae-gol is now 06:26 AM (Friday) . 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 Chomdae-gol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Hyon Ni Airport
Hyon Ni Airport is an airport near Hyŏl-li in Hoeyang-gun, Kangwon-do, North Korea. located 17 km southwest of Hoeyang-up.
Located at 38.61 127.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Sepo Chongnyon Station
Sepo Chongnyon Station is the central railway station for Sepo County, Kangwon province, North Korea. It is located on the Kangwon Line, which connects Kowon to Pyonggang, and the Chongnyon Ichon Line, which runs from Sepo to Pyongsan.
Located at 38.64 127.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Sanggamnyong
Sanggamnyŏng, also known as Shangganling in Chinese, Triangle Hill in South Korea, and Jane & Russell Hill in United States is a mountain pass in central North Korea. The mountain pass is part of the Triangle Hill Complex that is roughly 4 km north by northeast of Kimhwa. Situated in the valley between the Jane Russell Hill and the Sniper Ridge, the hamlet became famous in China due to the Battle of Shangganling, a large-scale battle in the Korean War.
Located at 38.33 127.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Battle of Triangle Hill
The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown or the Shangganling Campaign, was a protracted military engagement during the Korean War. The main combatants were two United Nations infantry divisions, with additional support from the United States Air Force, against elements of the 15th and 12th Corps of the People's Republic of China. The battle was part of American attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle", and took place from October 14 – November 25, 1952.
Located at 38.32 127.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Outpost Harry
Outpost Harry was a remote Korean War station located on a tiny hilltop in what was commonly referred to as the "Iron Triangle" on the Korean Peninsula. This was an area approximately 60 miles (100 km) north of Seoul and was the most direct route to the South Korean capital. More than 88,000 rounds of Chinese artillery fell on Outpost Harry. Since the outpost was defended each night by only a single company of American or Greek soldiers, the Chinese had anticipated an easy capture.
Located at 38.32 127.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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