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Ongnarugaek-kol Destination Guide
Delve into Ongnarugaek-kol in North Korea
Ongnarugaek-kol in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is located in North Korea - some 319 mi or ( 513 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Ongnarugaek-kol is now 10:24 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Wonsan, Hamhung, Vladivostok, Wangqing, and Sanhe. While being here, you might want to check out Wonsan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ongnarugaek-kol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Hoeryong Stadium
Hoeryong Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Hoeryong, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
Located at 42.43 129.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Hoeryong
Hoeryŏng is a city in North Hamgyŏng Province, North Korea. It is opposite Jilin Province, China, with the Tumen River in between. Sanhe (三合鎮), in Longjing prefecture, is the closest Chinese town across the river. Hoeryŏng is said to be the birthplace of Kim Il Sung's first wife and Kim Jong Il's mother, Kim Jong Suk. The Hoeryong concentration camp is located some 20 kilometers from the city.
Located at 42.43 129.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Camp 22
Camp 22 (also called Hoeryong concentration camp or Haengyong concentration camp) is a political prison camp in North Korea. The official name is Kwan-li-so (penal labor colony) No. 22. The camp is a maximum security area, completely isolated from the outside world. Prisoners and their families are held in lifelong detention. Satellite image analysis and reports indicate major changes or even a closure of Camp 22 in 2012.
Located at 42.54 129.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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