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Sojong Destination Guide
Delve into Sojong in North Korea
Sojong in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a city in North Korea - some 91 mi or ( 147 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Sojong is now 04:47 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Namsan-dong. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sojong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Norh Korea & South Korea's border: the DMZ
Short trip into the DMZ. ..
View of Kaesong City
View of Kaesong (Gaesong) City, DPRK from Janamsan Hotel. This movie contains a lot of bicycles and commuter bus from Gaesong Industrial Area. ..
Propaganda City
Vídeo ballardiano del muy ballardiano Nacho Vigalondo como película invitada del Concurso de Vídeos de Móvil Domésticos de Temática Ballardiana, parte de la exposición "JG BALLARD: Autópsia del Nuevo ..
Apartment buildings in Kaesong city (DPRK)
Nice looking facades on these apartment buildings in Kaesong city, North Korea. I also recommend: "US spy ship captured by North Korea" youtu.be "North Korea - Amazing picture (DPRK)" youtu.be "Not an ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Hurung Royal Tomb
The Hurŭng Royal Tomb is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Ryongjong-ri, Kaepung-gun near Kaesong, North Korea. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, which contain the remains of Jongjong, the second king of the Joseon dynasty and son of its founder Taejo, as well as the body of his wife, Queen Jongan. Construction on the tombs began after Jongan's death in 1412, and was only completed after Jongjong himself died in 1419.
Located at 37.83 126.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Cherung Royal Tomb
The Cherŭng Royal Tomb is a 15th-century mausoleum located in Chi-dong, Kaepung-gun near Kaesong, North Korea. The site contains the body of Queen Sinui, first wife of Joseon dynasty founder Yi Songgye. Construction on the tombs began after her death in 1392; as she died before her husband overthrew the Goryeo dynasty to become king, she was buried at the Goryeo-era capital of Kaesong. After Yi took the throne, restyling himself as King Taejo, she was posthumously awarded the title of "queen".
Located at 37.90 126.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Amsil
Amsil is a village in North Korea near the South Korean border.
Located at 37.78 126.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Kaesong
Kaesŏng is a city in North Hwanghae Province, southern North Korea (DPRK), a former Directly Governed City, and the capital of Korea during the Koryo Dynasty. The city is near Kaesŏng Industrial Region close to the border with South Korea and contains the remains of the Manwoldae palace. Called Songdo while it was the ancient capital of Koryo, the city prospered as a trade center that produced Korean ginseng. Kaesŏng now functions as the DPRK's light industry centre.
Located at 37.97 126.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Kaesong Station
Kaesong Station is a passenger railway station located in Kaesŏng, North Korea. It is on the Pyongbu Line, which is regarded as a part of the Gyeongui Line in South Korea.
Located at 37.97 126.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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