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Kwangch'ol-li Destination Guide

Delve into Kwangch'ol-li in North Korea

Kwangch'ol-li in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is a city in North Korea - some 94 mi or ( 152 km ) North-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

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Current time in Kwangch'ol-li is now 04:20 AM (Wednesday) . 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, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Yongch'on. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kwangch'ol-li ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Ryongchon County

Ryongch'ŏn County is a kun (county) in North P'yǒngan Province, North Korea, at the mouth of the Yalu River. The county seat is Ryongchŏn-ŭp, about 20 kilometers from the border with China. The area has a reported population of 27,000 and is a center of chemical and metalworking production.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.98 124.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Counties of North Pyongan, Ryongchon

Namsinuiju Station

Namsinuiju Station, or South Sinuiju Station is a railway station in North Korea. It is the located on the Pyongui Line, which runs from Pyongyang to Sinuiju (and which, in South Korea, is considered part of the Gyeongui Line, theoretically connecting Sinuiju to Seoul).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 40.07 124.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Railway stations in North Korea

Ryongchon disaster

The Ryongchŏn disaster was a train disaster that occurred in the town of Ryongchŏn, North Korea, near the border with the People's Republic of China on April 22, 2004, at 39 58' 58.60"N 124 27' 32.18"E. The disaster occurred when flammable cargo exploded at Ryongchon Station at around 13:00 local time. The news was released by South Korean media outlets, which reported that up to 3,000 people had been killed or injured in the blast and subsequent fires.

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Located at 39.98 124.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 2004 in North Korea, 21st-century explosions, Explosions in North Korea, Railway accidents in 2004, Railway accidents in North Korea, Ryongchon

Sinuiju Airport

Sinuiju Airfield is an airport near Sinuiju, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.

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Located at 40.09 124.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Airports in North Korea, North Pyongan

Sinuiju Stadium

The Sinuiju Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that is mainly used for events and football (soccer) matches. Its main tenant is the Sinŭiju Locomotive F.C.. The capacity is about 17,500.

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Located at 40.11 124.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Football venues in North Korea, Multi-purpose stadiums in North Korea, Sports venues in North Korea