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Chigyongam Destination Guide
Delve into Chigyongam in North Korea
Chigyongam in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is located in North Korea - some 235 mi or ( 378 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Chigyongam is now 07:52 AM (Wednesday) . 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: Seoul, Incheon, Pyongyang, Hamhung, and Vladivostok. While being here, you might want to check out Seoul . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Chigyongam ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
2006 North Korean nuclear test
The 2006 North Korean nuclear test was the detonation of a nuclear device conducted on October 9, 2006 by North Korea. North Korea announced its intention to conduct a test on Monday, October 3, six days prior, and in doing so became the first nation to give warning of its first nuclear test. The blast is estimated to have had an explosive force of less than one kiloton, and some radioactive output was detected.
Located at 41.29 129.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site
Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site is a nuclear test site in Kilju County, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. The site is the alleged place where the 2006, 2009 and 2013 nuclear tests took place.
Located at 41.28 129.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Hwasong concentration camp
Hwasong concentration camp is a labor camp in North Korea for political prisoners. The official name is Kwan-li-so (Penal-labor colony) No. 16.
Located at 41.27 129.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Myongchon County
Myŏngch'ŏn County is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. The Taepodong missile base is located here. In addition, the county is home to numerous hot springs.
Located at 41.07 129.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
2013 North Korean nuclear test
On 12 February 2013, North Korean state media announced it had conducted an underground nuclear test, its third in seven years. A tremor that exhibited a nuclear bomb signature with an initial magnitude 4.9 (later revised to 5.1) was detected by The China Earthquake Networks Center, Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission and the United States Geological Survey.
Located at 41.30 129.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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