Sŏpsŏm-ni
in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
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A-306 Airport (93 mi) - Sokcho Airport (95 mi)
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Sunan International Airport (99 mi) - Yangyang International Airport (102 mi)
- Gimpo International Airport (122 mi)
- Wonju Airport (126 mi)
- Gangneung Airport (128 mi)
- Incheon International Airport (134 mi)
- Suwon Airport (140 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (173 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.224 and 127.517 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 13' 24" and E 127° 31' 0"
- 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: 04:03 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:16 am and 7:36 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -36.724 and -56.677 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mar de Ajo - 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: 2024-05-14 08:25:02
Delve into Sŏpsŏm-ni
Sŏpsŏm-ni in Kangwŏn-do is located in North Korea about 95 mi (or 153 km) east of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.
Current time in Sŏpsŏm-ni is now 04:03 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Sŏpsŏm-ni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is A-306 Airport in South korea in a distance of 93 mi (or 150 km). The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 99 mi (or 150 km), South. 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 102 mi (or 164 km), South-West.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wonsan, Hamhung, Cheorwon, Gwanin and Bangsan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F
| Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 9°C / 47 °F |
| Night Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 56% |
| Air Humidity | 92% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
13°C (56 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
21°C (69 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 18th of May 2024
23°C (74 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Broken 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.
Action of 12 October 1950
The Action of 12 October 1950 was a battle fought during the Korean War. While conducting Operation Wonsan against sea mines in Wonsan Harbor, a squadron of United States Navy warships was attacked by North Korean Army batteries. During the operation, two American ships struck mines and sank while the remaining vessels and aircraft silenced the enemy guns. The North Koreans fired on adrift American survivors in the water, wounding several men.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Sŏpsŏm-ni.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sinsŏm-ni, Sindo-ri, Sŏpsŏm-ni
