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Kanch'on Destination Guide
Delve into Kanch'on in North Korea
Kanch'on in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is located in North Korea - some 57 mi or ( 91 km ) South-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Kanch'on is now 04:47 AM (Friday) . 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: Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Incheon. While being here, you might want to check out Daegu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kanch'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Kuwolsan
Kuwŏlsan is a mountain in South Hwanghae, North Korea. The mountain takes its name from the ninth month of the lunar calendar, because it is considered particularly attractive in that month. The mountain is a major summer resort in North Korea, attracting many domestic tourists. The highest peak of the mountain is 954 m above sea level; this is the highest point in the short Kuwol range. Natural attractions include rock formations, water falls, and natural pools.
Located at 38.50 125.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Korean People's Air Force
The Korean People's Army Air Force,, is the name of the unified aviation forces of North Korea. The KPAF is the second-largest branch of the Korean People's Army with an estimated 110,000 personnel. It possesses between 1,600 and 1,700 aircraft of different types, mostly of Soviet and Chinese origin. Its primary task is to defend North Korean airspace. When the People's Army was formed up with Soviet help, the aviation unit became its air force branch on August 20, 1947.
Located at 38.43 125.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Kwail Airport
Kwail Airport is an airport in Kwail, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea.
Located at 38.43 125.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Taetan Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang Airport is an airport in Taetan, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea. It is sited in a valley approximately 42 km west-northwest of Haeju.
Located at 38.13 125.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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