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Samch'ong-dong Destination Guide
Touring Samch'ong-dong in North Korea
Samch'ong-dong in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is located in North Korea - some 251 mi or ( 405 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Samch'ong-dong is now 10:54 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Seoul, Incheon, Pyongyang, Hamhung, and Vladivostok. Being here already, consider visiting Seoul . Check out our recommendations for Samch'ong-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 6 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 17 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 19 km away
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