Hach’ŏngsong
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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Sokcho Airport (33 mi) - A-306 Airport (36 mi)
- Yangyang International Airport (39 mi)
- Wonju Airport (63 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (64 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (87 mi)
- Suwon Airport (95 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (106 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (116 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 76 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 82 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 87 mi) - Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 93 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.341 and 128.042 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 20' 26" and E 128° 2' 30"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Won - KPW
- Spoken languages:
- Korean
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 05:31 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:16 am and 7:32 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning North Korea. Last Update: 2024-05-15 08:00:47
Explore Hach’ŏngsong
Hach’ŏngsong in Kangwŏn-do is located in North Korea about 132 mi (or 213 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital.
Local time in Hach’ŏngsong is now 05:31 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Hach’ŏngsong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Sokcho Airport in South korea in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Namhansanseong in South korea at a distance of 76 mi (or 122 km). The closest in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 87 mi (or 122 km), South-West.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haean, Dongmyeon, Bangsan, Hwacheon and Toseong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
| Morning Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 8°C / 47 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 24% |
| Air Humidity | 43% |
| Air Pressure | 1010 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 1% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge (Hangul: 단장의 능선 전투; Hanja: 斷腸의 稜線 戰鬪; French: Bataille de Crèvecœur), also known as the Battle of Wendengli, was a month-long battle in the Korean War fought between September 13 and October 15, 1951. The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of several major engagements in an area known as "The Punchbowl. " The battle site is located in the hills of North Korea a few miles north of the 38th parallel north, near Chorwon.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Hach’ŏngsong.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hach’ŏngsong, 하청송
