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Wol-gol Destination Guide
Explore Wol-gol in North Korea
Wol-gol in the region of P'yŏngan-bukto is a town in North Korea - some 94 mi or ( 151 km ) North-West of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .
Current time in Wol-gol is now 03:56 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Seoul, Incheon, Chungju, and Yongch'on. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Daejeon . Where to go and what to see in Wol-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 10 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 14 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 16 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 16 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 16 km away
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