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Explore Pongwang-dong
Pongwang-dong in Hwanghae-bukto is located in North Korea about 38 mi (or 61 km) south of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Pongwang-dong is now 09:54 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Pongwang-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in North Korea is Complex of Koguryo Tombs in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-West.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sariwon, Chaeryong-up, Haeju, Namp'o and Pyongyang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F
Morning Temperature | 15°C / 58 °F |
Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
Night Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 45% |
Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-East |
Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 45% of sky |
General Conditions | Scattered clouds |
Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024
26°C (79 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 23rd of May 2024
26°C (78 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Friday, 24th of May 2024
25°C (77 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Chonggye Station
Chonggye Station is a passenger railway station located in Pongsan County, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang; though this line theoretically connects Pyongyang to Pusan, in reality it ends at Kaesong due to the Demilitarized zone.
Pongsan Station
Pongsan Station is the central railway station for Pongsan County, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongbu Line, which was formed from part of the Kyongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.