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Yun-ch'on Destination Guide

Delve into Yun-ch'on in North Korea

Yun-ch'on in the region of Hamgyŏng-namdo is located in North Korea - some 97 mi or ( 155 km ) East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Yun-ch'on

Local time in Yun-ch'on is now 02:08 PM (Monday) . 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: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Jeonju. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Yun-ch'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Ryongdam concentration camp

Kyo-hwa-so No. 8 Yongdam is a "reeducation camp" with ca. 3,000 prisoners in Kangwon, North Korea.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.36 127.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Concentration camps in North Korea, Human rights in North Korea

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.26 127.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Conflicts in 1950, Naval battles of the Korean War, Naval battles of the Korean War involving the United States, War crimes

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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.26 127.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Cities in Kangwon Province (North Korea)