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Kwangp'yong Destination Guide
Delve into Kwangp'yong in North Korea
Kwangp'yong in the region of Gangwon is located in North Korea - some 118 mi or ( 189 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Kwangp'yong is now 06:22 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kwangp'yong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Kumgang Airport
Kumgang Airport is an airport in Kangwon-do, North Korea.
Located at 38.56 128.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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 25 km away
Hoeyang Southeast Airport
Hoeyang Airport (a.k.a. Hoeyang Southeast Airport) is an airport in Hoeyang, Kangwon-do, North Korea.
Located at 38.66 127.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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