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Samgo-ri Destination Guide
Delve into Samgo-ri in North Korea
Samgo-ri in the region of Hamgyŏng-bukto is located in North Korea - some 334 mi or ( 537 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Samgo-ri is now 01:09 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 Mingyue. While being here, you might want to check out Wonsan . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Samgo-ri ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 12 km away
Kyongwon County
Kyŏngwŏn County is a kun, or county, in North Hamgyong province, North Korea, located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:42|48|41|N|130|11|58|E| |primary |name= }}, formerly known as Saebyŏl. It is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the north and east, Kyonghung to the southeast, Hoeryong to the southwest, and Onsong to the west. The western region of Kyongwon is mountainous, while the east is relatively flat. The highest point is Chungsan.
Located at 42.81 130.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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