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Namgyong Destination Guide
Discover Namgyong in North Korea
Namgyong in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is a town located in North Korea - some 235 mi or ( 378 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Namgyong is now 11:56 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Seoul, Incheon, Pyongyang, Hamhung, and Vladivostok. When in this area, you might want to check out Seoul . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Namgyong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Train ride Inside North Korea (Vienna - Pyongyang by train) 철도 윈 모스크바 두만강 평양
More information: vienna-pyongyang.blogspot.com In september 2008 I travelled by train from Vienna to Pyongyang. 2008-09-20: By train inside North Korea, somewhere near Kilchu on the eastcoast mainlin ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 12 km away
Kilju County
Kilju, sometimes romanized as Kilchu, is a county in North Hamgyong province, North Korea. The county seat is Kilju Town.
Located at 40.96 129.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 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 21 km away
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 25 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 26 km away
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