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Twikkae Destination Guide
Explore Twikkae in North Korea
Twikkae in the region of Hamgyŏng-namdo is a town in North Korea - some 126 mi or ( 203 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Current time in Twikkae is now 11:55 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, Pyongyang, and Hamhung. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Seoul . Where to go and what to see in Twikkae ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Chosin Reservoir Campaign or the Changjin Lake Campaign, was a decisive battle in the Korean War. Shortly after the People's Republic of China entered the conflict, the People's Volunteer Army 9th Army infiltrated the northeastern part of North Korea and surprised the US X Corps at the Chosin Reservoir area. A brutal 17 day battle in freezing weather soon followed.
Located at 40.48 127.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Changjin Air Force Base
Changjin-up Air Force Base is a military airport in Changjin, South Hamgyong, North Korea.
Located at 40.36 127.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Jesse L. Brown
Jesse LeRoy Brown (13 October 1926 – 4 December 1950) was the first African-American naval aviator in the United States Navy, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the first naval officer killed in the Korean War. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to an impoverished family, Brown was avidly interested in aircraft from a young age. He graduated as salutatorian of his high school, notwithstanding its racial segregation, and was later awarded a degree from The Ohio State University.
Located at 40.60 127.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Thomas J. Hudner, Jr
Thomas Jerome Hudner, Jr. (born 31 August 1924) is a retired officer of the United States Navy and a former naval aviator. He rose to the rank of captain, and received the Medal of Honor for his actions in trying to save the life of his wingman, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Hudner attended Phillips Academy and the United States Naval Academy.
Located at 40.60 127.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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