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Paksun-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Paksun-dong in North Korea
Paksun-dong in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is a city in North Korea - some 245 mi or ( 394 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Paksun-dong is now 01:45 AM (Saturday) . 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: Seoul, Incheon, Pyongyang, Hamhung, and Vladivostok. While being here, make sure to check out Seoul . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Paksun-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 10 km away
Kuktong Airport
Kuktong Airport is an airport near Kŭktong-rodongjagu in Myonggan County, Hamgyong-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 41.25 129.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 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 13 km away
Chilbosan (North Hamgyong)
Chilbosan is a mountain in North Hamgyong province (Hamgyŏng-bukto), North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbo-san is particularly noted for its views when covered in snow. The mountain is commonly divided into Inner Chilbo, Outer Chilbo, and Sea Chilbo. Amongst the main attractions apart from the views is the Kaesim Temple, dating from the 9th century.
Located at 41.04 129.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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