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Wonch'on Destination Guide

Explore Wonch'on in North Korea

Wonch'on in the region of P'yŏngan-namdo is a place in North Korea - some 30 mi or ( 49 km ) North-East of Pyongyang , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Wonch'on

Time in Wonch'on is now 08:08 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Pyongyang " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Daejeon, Daegu, Seoul, Incheon, and Yongsal-li. Since you are here already, consider visiting Daejeon . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Wonch'on ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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A WALK IN THE WOODS

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Just two fellows on a journey to find themselves. ..

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Interesting facts about this location

Kangdong Residence

Kangdong Residence is the summer retreat and second major residence of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un besides Ryongsong Residence.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.20 126.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Kim Jong-il, Official residences

Mausoleum of Tangun

The Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Dangun, legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom. The Mausoleum was extensively restored in 1994. The complex occupies about 1.8 km² (.70 mi²) on the slope of Mount Taebaek (대박산). The complex is divided into three major sections: restoration work area, stone statue area, and the burial site.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.15 126.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in North Korea, Gojoseon, Korean mythology, Mausoleums

Kangdong Airport

Kangdong Airport is an airport near Kangdong, Pyongyang-si, North Korea.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.16 126.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Airports in North Korea