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Pukhyon-dong Destination Guide
Delve into Pukhyon-dong in North Korea
Pukhyon-dong in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is located in North Korea - some 94 mi or ( 152 km ) North-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Local time in Pukhyon-dong is now 01:23 PM (Wednesday) . 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, Yongyu-ri, and Yangjimal. While being here, you might want to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pukhyon-dong ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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.
Located at 39.98 124.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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.
Located at 39.98 124.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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).
Located at 40.07 124.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Dandong Langtou Airport
Dandong Langtou Airport is an airport serving the city of Dandong, Liaoning, China.
Located at 40.03 124.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Sinuiju Airport
Sinuiju Airfield is an airport near Sinuiju, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 40.09 124.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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