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Pokch'on-dong Destination Guide
Discover Pokch'on-dong in North Korea
Pokch'on-dong in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a town located in North Korea - some 56 mi or ( 91 km ) South-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Pokch'on-dong is now 04:14 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Daegu, Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, and Incheon. When in this area, you might want to check out Daegu . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Pokch'on-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities
The Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities is located in Sinchon, North Korea, and is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts from the alleged Sinchon Massacre, a supposed mass murder of North Korean civilians and communist sympathizers by the United States military during the Korean War.
Located at 38.35 125.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 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 19 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 24 km away
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