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Puktongch'on Destination Guide
Discover Puktongch'on in North Korea
Puktongch'on in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is a town located in North Korea - some 282 mi or ( 453 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Puktongch'on is now 10:19 PM (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: Chuncheon, Wonsan, Kaesong, Hamhung, and Vladivostok. When in this area, you might want to check out Chuncheon . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Puktongch'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 5 km away
Chandongja Park
Chandongja Park is a multi-use stadium in Chongjin, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Ch'ŏngjin Chandongcha. The stadium holds 15,000 people.
Located at 41.79 129.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 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 6 km away
Chongjin
Chongjin is the capital of North Korea's North Hamgyong Province and the country's third largest city. It is sometimes called the City of Iron.
Located at 41.80 129.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 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 10 km away
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