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Songan Destination Guide
Delve into Songan in North Korea
Songan in the region of Hwanghae-namdo is a city in North Korea - some 98 mi or ( 158 km ) South-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Songan is now 11:59 PM (Tuesday) . 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: Deokpo, Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, and Busan. While being here, make sure to check out Deokpo . 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 Songan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Into the North...
I travel on a tour into the DMZ, the Demilitarized Zoned. As an active theater of engagement, there are several restrictions as to when and where you may take pictures. It was a great experience and I ..
DMZ TOUR OF NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA
I SHOT THIS SHORT VIDEO IN JAN 08 MY FIRST WEEK LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA AT A VERY HIGH POINT ABOVE THE SOUTH KOREAN AND NORTH KOREAN BORDER DMZ ..
DMZ로 오세요
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North South Korea Moment.mpeg
Two trucks from Europe check out the possibilities of driving across the DMZ. From South Korea to North Korea. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Imjin River (1592)
For the similarly named battle during the Korean War (1950-1953), see Battle of the Imjin River. The Battle of Imjin River was a battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). It resulted in a Japanese victory.
Located at 37.78 126.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Imjin River
The Imjin River is the 7th largest river in Korea, North and South Korea. It flows from North to South, crossing the Demilitarized Zone and joining the Han River downstream of Seoul, very near the Yellow Sea. The river is not the namesake of the Imjin Waeran Japanese invasions of Korea in the late 1500s.
Located at 37.78 126.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 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 5 km away
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 10 km away
Gimpo
Gimpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders on Incheon, with which it shares the South Korean side of the Han River estuary, as well as Seoul and the lesser cities of Paju and Goyang. North Korea is across the Han River. The current mayor is Young-Rok,Yoo. The city's population of more than 220,000 is made up of more than 71,000 households. Gimpo Airport (formerly Kimpo International Airport) used to be located inside the city, but is now part of Seoul.
Located at 37.70 126.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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