Sangch’ŏk-tong
in P’yŏngan-namdo, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.045 and 125.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 2' 41" and E 125° 37' 58"
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: 10:46 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:25 am and 7:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for North Korea in Eastern Asia

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 Sangch’ŏk-tong

Sangch’ŏk-tong in P’yŏngan-namdo is a town located in North Korea a little west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in Sangch’ŏk-tong is now 10:46 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to Sangch’ŏk-tong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 20 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 17 mi (or 28 km), South-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pyongyang, P'yongsong, Namp'o, Sariwon and Chaeryong-up. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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PYONGYANG METRO - Die U-Bahn in Pyongyang (23.04.2014)

Published: May 07, 2014
Length: 18:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: July 01, 2012
Length: 36:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: August 19, 2011
Length: 32:31 min
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Pyongyang Steamboat No. 1 Restaurant

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 35:28 min
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Published: July 26, 2013
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Published: October 30, 2012
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Published: April 16, 2012
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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.

Mangyongdae Children's Palace

The Mangyongdae Children's Palace (or Mangyongdae School Children's Palace) in Pyongyang is a public facility in North Korea where children are engaged in extra-curricular activities, such as learning music, foreign languages, computing skills and doing sports. It was established on May 2, 1989 and it is situated in Kwangbok (Liberation) Street, in the north of Mangyongdae-guyok. It is the largest of the many palaces in North Korea dedicated to children's after school activities.

Located at 39.0139, 125.659 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Pioneer Movement

Mangyongdae Funfair

The Mangyongdae Funfair is an amusement park located in Mangyongdae-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an area of 70 hectares including a funfair and wading pool. In fall, 2011 the funfair was reported to have little or no Korean patronage. It had a roller coaster, which, while operational, was in poor repair. There is a merry-go-round and a train ride.

Located at 39.0071, 125.651 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang

Kim Il-sung Military University

Kim Il-sung Military University (also known as Kim Il-sung Military Academy) is a university located in Mangyongdae-guyok, North Korea. Founded in 1948 and named after Kim Il-sung, the school is a post-secondary educational institution for officers in the Korean People's Army. It is the most prominent military academy in North Korea.

Located at 39.0019, 125.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military academies, Universities in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Educational institutions established in 1952