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Paekt'o-dong Destination Guide
Touring Paekt'o-dong in North Korea
Paekt'o-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea - some 69 mi or ( 110 km ) North of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Time in Paekt'o-dong is now 06:44 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Yongsong-ni. Being here already, consider visiting Daejeon . Check out our recommendations for Paekt'o-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Battle of Unsan
The Battle of Unsan, also known as the Battle of Yunshan, was a series of engagements of the Korean War that took place from 25 October to 4 November 1950 near Unsan, North Pyongan province in present-day North Korea. As part of the Chinese First Phase Campaign, the People's Republic of China's People's Volunteer Army made repeated attacks against the Republic of Korea 1st Infantry Division near Unsan beginning on 25 October, in an attempt to take advancing United Nations forces by surprise.
Located at 39.97 125.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Battle of Onjong
The Battle of Onjong, also known as the Battle of Wenjing, was one of the first engagements between Chinese and United Nations forces during the Korean War. It took place around Onjong in present-day North Korea from October 25 to October 29, 1950.
Located at 40.11 125.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center
The Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center is North Korea's major nuclear facility, operating its first nuclear reactors. It is located in the county of Nyŏngbyŏn in North Pyong'an Province, about 90 km north of Pyongyang. The center produced the fissile material for North Korea's nuclear weapon tests in 2006 and 2009, and since 2009 is developing indigenous light water reactor nuclear power station technology.
Located at 39.93 125.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Taechon County
Taechon County, also spelled Thaechon County, is a kun, or county, in central North Pyongan province, North Korea. It borders Taegwan and Tongchang to the north, Unsan and Nyongbyon to the east, Pakchon and Unjon to the south, and Kusong to the west. Mountains are scattered across the county, with the Pinandok mountains rising in the east. The tallest of these is Paegundoksan (백운덕산, 868 m), but the county's highest point is in the north, at Samgaksan (삼각산, 936 m).
Located at 39.93 125.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Nyongbyon County
Nyongbyon County, alternatively Yongbyon County, is a county in North Pyong'an Province, North Korea. It borders the cities of Kaech'on and Anju, and covers an area of 504 km². The city was heavily fortified during the 15th century as a result of its strategic position, and during the Joseon Dynasty, became a famous retreat for the aristocratic Yangban due to its fantastic scenery.
Located at 39.83 125.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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