Kukchŏng
in Kimhwa-gun of Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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A-306 Airport (34 mi) - Sokcho Airport (63 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (65 mi)
- Wonju Airport (68 mi)
- Yangyang International Airport (68 mi)
- Suwon Airport (80 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (82 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (90 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (112 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 58 mi) - Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 96 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.341 and 127.463 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 20' 26" and E 127° 27' 47"
- 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: 11:35 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:17 am and 7:35 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
Discover Kukchŏng
Kukchŏng in Kimhwa-gun (Kangwŏn-do) is a city in North Korea about 104 mi (or 167 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.
Local time in Kukchŏng is now 11:35 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Kukchŏng, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is A-306 Airport in South korea in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 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 in North Korea is Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong in a distance of 58 mi (or 93 km), South-West.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cheorwon, Gwanin, Hwacheon, Sinseo and Yeoncheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
| Night Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 54% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 17th of May 2024
20°C (69 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
22°C (72 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 19th of May 2024
23°C (74 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.
Videos from this area
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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 Triangle Hill
The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown or the Shangganling Campaign, was a protracted military engagement during the Korean War. The main combatants were two United Nations infantry divisions, with additional support from the United States Air Force, against elements of the 15th and 12th Corps of the People's Republic of China. The battle was part of American attempts to gain control of "The Iron Triangle", and took place from October 14 – November 25, 1952.
Sanggamnyong
Sanggamnyŏng, also known as Shangganling in Chinese, Triangle Hill in South Korea, and Jane & Russell Hill in United States is a mountain pass in central North Korea. The mountain pass is part of the Triangle Hill Complex that is roughly 4 km north by northeast of Kimhwa. Situated in the valley between the Jane Russell Hill and the Sniper Ridge, the hamlet became famous in China due to the Battle of Shangganling, a large-scale battle in the Korean War.
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