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Pongmyong-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Pongmyong-dong in North Korea
Pongmyong-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea - some 59 mi or ( 95 km ) North-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Pongmyong-dong is now 11:56 AM (Monday) . 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, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Yongsal-li. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pongmyong-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Chongju Chongnyon Station
Chongju Chongnyon Station is a railway station in Chŏngju, 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 Teishū Station.
Located at 39.69 125.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Kwaksan Airport
Kwaksan Airport is an airport in Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 39.73 125.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Panghyon Airport
Panghyon Airport is an airport near Panghyŏn-dong in Kusong, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 39.93 125.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Kwaksan Station
Kwaksan Station is the central railway station for Kwaksan 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 Kakusan Station.
Located at 39.68 125.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Battle of Chongju (1950)
The Battle of Chongju (29–30 October 1950) 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 the 17th Tank Brigade of the Korean People's Army for control of Chongju, North Korea and the surrounding area.
Located at 39.65 125.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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