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Somun-gol Destination Guide
Delve into Somun-gol in North Korea
Somun-gol in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is a city in North Korea - some 97 mi or ( 156 km ) North-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital .
Current time in Somun-gol is now 05:25 AM (Monday) . 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 Yongyu-ri. While being here, make sure to check out Daejeon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Somun-gol ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence
The Sinuiju North Korean Leader's Residence, which may locally be known as the Central Luxury House or Central Luxury Residence, was one of the many official residences of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il. He reportedly took over the residence from his father, Kim Il-Sung after the elder Kim's death in 1994. The residence is located near Sinuiju, in the North P'yŏngan province of North Korea. Public knowledge about the residence came to light through the North Korea Uncovered project.
Located at 40.08 124.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Uiju Airfield
Uiju Airfield is an airport near Uiju, Pyongan-bukto, North Korea.
Located at 40.15 124.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 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 11 km away
Uiju County
Ŭiju County is a kun, or county, in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The county has an area of 420 km², and a population of 110,018 (2008 data).
Located at 40.20 124.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of Jiuliancheng
The Battle of Jiuliancheng (九連城之戰) was a land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China. It is sometimes referred to as the Battle of the Yalu River (鴨緑江作戦), thus creating confusion with the previous naval conflict of the same name of 17 September, and the subsequent naval and ground battles of the Russo-Japanese War, with the same name and occurring at much the same location.
Located at 40.17 124.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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