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Sokchong Destination Guide

Discover Sokchong in North Korea

Sokchong in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a place located in North Korea - some 85 mi or ( 136 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Sokchong

Local time in Sokchong is now 06:10 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju. When in this area, you might want to check out Daejeon . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Sokchong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Aho-dong

Aho-dong is a location in Munsal-li Paechon, South Hwanghae Province, North Korea, located at coordinates 37.8942 N, 126.3742 E. The city is immediately north of the South Korean-North Korean border, which is 7 km from the city center. Its approximate population is 23,553. The city's altitude is 6 feet, or approximately 2 meters. Nearby cities and towns include Chiroe-dong.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 37.90 126.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: South Hwanghae, Villages in North Korea

Chonjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories.

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Located at 37.98 126.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Buddhist temples in North Korea, National Treasures of North Korea, North Pyongan

Tomb of King Kongmin

The Tomb of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongrung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson-ri, Kaepung County just outside of the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty. The site consists of two separate burial mounds, Hyonrung, which contain the remains of Kongmin, 31st king of the Koryo Dynasty, and Jongrung, which contains his wife, the Mongolian princess Queen Noguk.

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Located at 37.98 126.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo, Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea

Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty

The Royal Tombs of the Koryo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Koryo Dynasty (918-1392).

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Located at 37.99 126.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in North Korea, Burial monuments and structures, Goryeo, Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea

Tomb of King Wanggon

The Tomb of King Wanggŏn, more correctly known as the Hyŏllŭng Royal Tomb, is a mausoleum located Haesong-ri, Kaepung-gun near Kaesŏng, North Korea. The tomb belongs to the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty, Wanggeon, who adopted the name Taejo upon ascending the throne and was the first king to unify the entire Korean peninsula after subjugation the southern states of Silla and Baekje. Construction on the tomb began after the king's death in 943.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 37.98 126.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in North Korea, Goryeo, Kaesong, National Treasures of North Korea, World Heritage Sites in North Korea