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Hwarak-tong Destination Guide
Explore Hwarak-tong in North Korea
Hwarak-tong in the region of North Korea (general) is a town in North Korea - some 100 mi or ( 161 km ) North of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Current time in Hwarak-tong is now 11:41 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: Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, Pyongyang, and Xiaoshi. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Seoul . Where to go and what to see in Hwarak-tong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Attack on the Sui-ho Dam
The attack on the Sui-ho Dam was the collective name for a series of mass air attacks by United Nations Command air forces on thirteen hydroelectric generating facilities that took place June 23 and June 24, 1952, during the Korean War. Primarily targeting the hydroelectric complex associated with the Sui-ho Dam in North Korea, the attacks were intended to apply political pressure at the stalled truce negotiations at Panmunjeom.
Located at 40.47 124.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Chosan County
Ch'osan County is a kun, or county, in Chagang province, North Korea. It borders the People's Republic of China to the north. The terrain slopes downward from the Kangnam Mountains in the south to the Yalu River in the north. The highest peak is Namhaetaesan (남해태산, 1,079 m). Some 20% of the land is arable, with animal husbandry and beekeeping playing important roles. 76.1% of the land is forested, and thus logging also contributes to the local economy.
Located at 40.60 125.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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