Kangdong-ŭp
in Pyongyang, North Korea
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Sunan International Airport (24 mi) -
Gimpo International Airport (116 mi) - Incheon International Airport (117 mi)
- A-306 Airport (123 mi)
- Suwon Airport (140 mi)
- Sokcho Airport (152 mi)
- Wonju Airport (155 mi)
- Yangyang International Airport (158 mi)
- Cheongju International Airport (184 mi)
- Complex of Koguryo Tombs (Unesco heritage, 41 mi)
- Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong (Unesco heritage, 83 mi)
- Jongmyo Shrine (Unesco heritage, 120 mi)
- Changdeokgung Palace Complex (Unesco heritage, 120 mi)
- Namhansanseong (Unesco heritage, 129 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.143 and 126.096 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 8' 33" and E 126° 5' 45"
- 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: 03:39 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
- UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:45 am and 7:21 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo - 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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23
Discover Kangdong-ŭp
Kangdong-ŭp in Pyongyang with it's 28,922 citizens is a town in North Korea about 20 mi (or 32 km) north-east of Pyongyang, the country's capital city.
Current time in Kangdong-ŭp is now 03:39 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports near Kangdong-ŭp, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), West. 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 41 mi (or 67 km), South-West.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Pyongyang, Sariwon, Namp'o and Chaeryong-up. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F
| Morning Temperature | 9°C / 49 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 14°C / 58 °F |
| Night Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 9% |
| Air Humidity | 75% |
| Air Pressure | 1008 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Thursday, 25th of April 2024
20°C (69 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 26th of April 2024
24°C (74 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °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.
Mausoleum of Tangun
The Mausoleum of Dangun is ancient burial site in Kangdong near Pyongyang, North Korea. It is claimed by North Korea to be the tomb of Dangun, legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom. The Mausoleum was extensively restored in 1994. The complex occupies about 1.8 km² (.70 mi²) on the slope of Mount Taebaek (대박산). The complex is divided into three major sections: restoration work area, stone statue area, and the burial site.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Kangdong-ŭp.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kangdong, Kōtō, Kandong, Kangdong-ŭp
