Kwangju-gol
in Kimhwa-gun of Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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A-306 Airport (37 mi) - Gimpo International Airport (65 mi)
- Sokcho Airport (66 mi)
- Wonju Airport (70 mi)
- Yangyang International Airport (71 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (81 mi)
- Suwon Airport (81 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (93 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (114 mi)
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Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 56 mi) - Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 61 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 63 mi)
- Hwaseong Fortress (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty (Unesco heritage, 98 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.364 and 127.423 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 21' 50" and E 127° 25' 21"
- 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: 11:15 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:18 am and 7:34 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
Delve into Kwangju-gol
Kwangju-gol in Kimhwa-gun (Kangwŏn-do) is a town located in North Korea about 101 mi (or 163 km) south-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Time in Kwangju-gol is now 11:15 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Kwangju-gol, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is A-306 Airport in South korea in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 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 56 mi (or 91 km), South-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cheorwon, Gwanin, Sinseo, Hwacheon and Yeoncheon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F
| Morning Temperature | 11°C / 51 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 5°C / 42 °F |
| Night Temperature | 5°C / 40 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 43% |
| Air Humidity | 84% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
20°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
22°C (71 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
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메주 만들기 - 다지기
메주 만들기 - 콩 갈기
메주 만들기 - 발로 밟아 다지기
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흰둥이와 아기강아지
강원도 철원에서 2010년 12월 13일에 태어난 강아지들입니다. 개구장이라도 좋다 건강하게 자라다오.^^
철원, 'DMZ 평화와 생태 겨울 여행지'로 탄생
3년 전 개방된 철원 DMZ생태평화공원의 용양보 탐방로와 함께 겨울철 철새 도래지와 근대문화유적 등의 스토리를 담고 있는 철원의 DMZ 지역을 찾았다.
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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.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kwangju-gol.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kwangju-dong, Kwangju-kol, Kwangju-gol
