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P'ojong-ni Destination Guide
Explore P'ojong-ni in North Korea
P'ojong-ni in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a town in North Korea - some 51 mi or ( 81 km ) South-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Current time in P'ojong-ni is now 09:24 PM (Sunday) . 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: Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Incheon. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Daegu . Where to go and what to see in P'ojong-ni ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kwail Airport
Kwail Airport is an airport in Kwail, Hwanghae-namdo, North Korea.
Located at 38.43 125.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 12 km away
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 17 km away
Nampo Dam
The Nampho Dam or West Sea Dam, also known as the West Sea Barrage, is a barrage located 15 km west of the special city of Nampho, North Korea. It is a huge, eight-kilometer-long system of dams, three lock chambers, and 36 sluices, allowing the passage of ships up to 50,000 tons. The dam closes the Taedong River off from the Yellow Sea. It was built from 1981 to 1986, with the resources of the whole country directed to this main construction project.
Located at 38.68 125.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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