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Ch'olchu-ri Destination Guide
Delve into Ch'olchu-ri in North Korea
Ch'olchu-ri in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is a city in North Korea - some 327 mi or ( 526 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Ch'olchu-ri is now 02:35 PM (Sunday) . 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: Wonsan, Hamhung, Vladivostok, Wangqing, and Mingyue. While being here, make sure to check out Wonsan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ch'olchu-ri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Rason
Rason is a North Korean city and ice-free port in the Sea of Japan in the North Pacific Ocean on the northeast tip of North Korea. It is in the Kwanbuk region and location of the Rason Special Economic Zone. In South Korean pronunciation, the initial "R" of the name is pronounced as "N," as per standard Korean phonology. In 2000 the name was shortened from "Rajin-Sŏnbong" to "Rason".
Located at 42.34 130.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Sonbong County
Sonbong County, formerly called Unggi, is a subdivision of the North Korean city of Rason. It is located at the northeastern extreme of North Korea, bordering Russia and China. It lies on Unggi Bay, an extension of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea). A uranium mine is allegedly located there, as is a 200 megawatt oil-fired power plant. The word Sonbong means "Vanguard" in Korean.
Located at 42.35 130.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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