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Pangch'an-dong Destination Guide

Delve into Pangch'an-dong in North Korea

Pangch'an-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea - some 91 mi or ( 146 km ) North of Pyongyang , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Pangch'an-dong

Local time in Pangch'an-dong is now 03:43 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Pyongyang. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pangch'an-dong ? 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.

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Located at 40.47 124.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: Battles and conflicts without fatalities, Battles involving the Soviet Union, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States, Conflicts in 1952, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century

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