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Changdung-dong Destination Guide
Explore Changdung-dong in North Korea
Changdung-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is a place in North Korea - some 47 mi or ( 76 km ) North of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Changdung-dong is now 06:48 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Yongbyon. Since you are here already, consider visiting Daejeon . Where to go and what to see in Changdung-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Battle of Kujin
The Battle of Kujin (25–26 October 1950), also known as the Battle of the Broken Bridge, took place during the United Nations (UN) offensive towards the Yalu River, which followed the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the Korean War. The battle was fought between Australian forces from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and elements of the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army over a key bridge across the Taeryong River near Kujin, North Korea.
Located at 39.71 125.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Battle of Pakchon
The Battle of Pakchon (5 November 1950), also known as the Battle of Bochuan, took place ten days after the start of the Chinese First Phase Offensive, following the entry of the People's Volunteer Army into the Korean War. The offensive reversed the United Nations (UN) advance towards the Yalu River which had occurred after their intervention in the wake of the North Korean invasion of South Korea at the start of the war.
Located at 39.66 125.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Maengjungni Station
Maengjung-ri Station is a railway station in Pakch'ŏn County, North Korea. It is located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang. It was originally opened by the Japanese as Mōchū Station.
Located at 39.65 125.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Anju, South Pyongan
Anju-si is a city in the South Pyongan province of North Korea at the coordinates of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39.62|N|125.66|E||||| | |name= }}. Its population was 240,117 in 2008. The Ch'ongch'on River passes through Anju. Anju lies near large deposits of anthracite coal, and contains one of the largest coal production facilities in the country. The deposits contain more than 130 million metric tons of coal.
Located at 39.62 125.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Sinanju Station
Sinanju Station is a satellite railway station for the city of Anju, North Korea. It is located on the P'yŏngŭi Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.
Located at 39.60 125.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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