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Chech'on Destination Guide
Delve into Chech'on in North Korea
Chech'on in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is a city in North Korea - some 270 mi or ( 435 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Chech'on is now 10:22 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: Chuncheon, Pyongyang, Hamhung, Haeju, and Vladivostok. While being here, make sure to check out Chuncheon . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chech'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Sea Koryo - Group C takes to the Sea
Till, Amanda, Mark, Kevin, Cyril, Lilly, Chuck and I, along with the North Korean fisherman, take to the see. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kyongsong Chuul Airport
Kyongsong Chuul Airport is an airport in Kyongsong-gun, Hamgyong-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 41.56 129.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Sungam Ni Airport
Sungam Ni Airport is an airport in Sŭngam-rodongjagu, Kyongsong-gun, Hamgyong-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 41.67 129.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Ranam Station
Ranam Station is a railway station located in Ranam-guyok, Chongjin, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongra Line, which connects the capital, Pyongyang, to Rason, a major port city.
Located at 41.72 129.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Chongjin Airport
Chongjin Airport, known within North Korea as Orang Airport, is a small airport located approximately 40 kilometres from Chongjin, North Hamgyong in North Korea. Built by the Imperial Japanese Army, Chongjin Airport is now controlled by the Korean People's Army. The airport is normally used by the military, though a small number of commercial passenger flights also operate there. The airport also serves Rason, which is about a three hour drive away.
Located at 41.43 129.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Battle of Ongjin
The Battle of Ongjin was a part of the Operation Pokpoong that marked the beginning of the Korean War. The ROK 17th Infantry Regiment fought against the DPRK 14th Infantry Regiment and the 3rd Guard Brigade supported by a tank company at Ongjin.
Located at 41.77 129.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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