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Namdan Destination Guide
Delve into Namdan in North Korea
Namdan in the region of Hamgyŏng-namdo is a city in North Korea - some 98 mi or ( 158 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Namdan is now 09:24 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Jeonju. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Namdan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Action of 12 October 1950
The Action of 12 October 1950 was a battle fought during the Korean War. While conducting Operation Wonsan against sea mines in Wonsan Harbor, a squadron of United States Navy warships was attacked by North Korean Army batteries. During the operation, two American ships struck mines and sank while the remaining vessels and aircraft silenced the enemy guns. The North Koreans fired on adrift American survivors in the water, wounding several men.
Located at 39.26 127.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Munchon
Munch'ŏn is a North Korean city located in Kangwŏn Province. It lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea of Korea) and borders Wonsan.
Located at 39.26 127.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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