Pukkyo-dong
in Pyongyang, North Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.064 and 125.716 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 3' 49" and E 125° 42' 56"
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: 01:20 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 6:57 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Pukkyo-dong

Pukkyo-dong in Pyongyang is a town located in North Korea a little north-west of Pyongyang, the country's capital town.

Time in Pukkyo-dong is now 01:20 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Pyongyang with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pukkyo-dong, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in North Korea is Sunan International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 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 21 mi (or 34 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: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Snow, strong breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

8°C (46 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

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
Author: KT4Dani

Im April 2014 besuchte ich zum zweitenmal die Volksrepublik Korea (Individualtourist - KEINE der zeitnahen Gruppenreisen!) und schaute erneut in das tiefstgelegende U-Bahnsystem der Welt. Es...


Propaganda car in Pyongyang (DPRK)

Published: August 05, 2011
Length: 59:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nilov71

This was captured in the middle of the day in central Pyongyang. According to our guide, the propaganda car urged everyone to work harder to fullfill the wishes of the dear leader. They are...


2013-oct-22: railway museum, Pyongyang, North-Korea

Published: November 09, 2013
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: novw

Photos and video from the diorama's (both of them !) inside the train - railroad museum in Pyongyang, DPRK.


2013 走進平壤地鐵 Pyongyang Metro 평양 지하철, 朝鮮 North Korea

Published: September 05, 2013
Length: 35:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tony Law

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Air Koryo Il-18D - Approach & Landing Rwy 19 at Pyongyang Sunan Int'l (FNJ), North Korea

Published: August 14, 2012
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Loran

Ilyushin Il-18D / P-835 Air Koryo / JS5106 Departure: Sondok Air Base (DSO), DPRK (Rwy 20) Arrival: Pyongyang Sunan Int'l Airport (FNJ), DPRK (Rwy 19) Date: 20th July 2012 / Seat: 16A -------------...


DPRK: Doing the timewarp: Day 1 Nickgibson's photos around Pyongyang, Korea Dem Peoples Rep

Published: December 19, 2010
Length: 25:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

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Pyongyang Steamboat No. 1 Restaurant

Published: May 26, 2012
Length: 35:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ken Ramage

A 1 minute view inside the Pyongyang Steamboat Number 1 Restaurant at night. A German Dresden model "copy" steamship built for Kim Il Sung which in the evening "sails" a short distance down...


Pyongyang celebra con desfile militar fin de la Guerra de Corea

Published: July 26, 2013
Length: 48:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El Ejército de Corea del Norte ha movilizado equipos y tropas para celebrar un desfile multitudinario con motivo del 60 aniversario del final de la Guerra de Corea, las ceremonias conmemorativas...


Kim Jong Un preside desfile militar en Pyongyang

Published: April 16, 2012
Length: 37:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El líder norcoreano Kim Jong Un llamó a su pueblo y al ejército a trabajar hasta la victoria final, durante la celebración del centenario del fundador del país y presidente eterno Kim...


Pyongyang conmemora inicio de la Guerra de Corea

Published: June 26, 2013
Length: 25:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El Gobierno de Corea del Norte conmemoró este martes el 63 aniversario de la Guerra de Corea con un gran desfile en Pyongyang, el evento tuvo lugar en la plaza de Kim Il-sung y a él asistieron...


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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.

Pyongyang TV Tower

Pyongyang TV Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower with an observation deck and a panorama restaurant at a height of 150 metres in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in April 1967 for enhancing the broadcasting area, which was very poor at the time, and because of the start of color TV broadcasts. It is mostly used for tourism. The Pyongyang TV Tower is heavily based on the design of the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, which was built at the same time.

Located at 39.05, 125.759 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)

The Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang was built to commemorate the Korean resistance to Japan from 1925 to 1945. Built in 1982 on the Triumph Return Square at the foot of Moran Hill (모란봉) in the North Korean capital city of Pyongyang, the monument was built to honour and glorify President Kim Il-sung's role in the military resistance for Korean independence.

Located at 39.0444, 125.753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1982, Terminating vistas, Triumphal arches, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Pyongyang Arena

Ryugyong Chung Ju-yung Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Pyongyang, North Korea. The capacity of the arena is 12,309 and was built in 2003. It is used to host indoor sporting events, such as basketball and volleyball.

Located at 39.04, 125.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 2003, Indoor arenas in North Korea, Sports venues in Pyongyang, Event venues established in 2003

Potonggang-guyok

Potonggang-guyok is one of the 19 districts, or guyok, of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is most famous as the location of the Ryugyong Hotel. It is named after the Pothong River (literally "the simple river"), which serves as the district's border on all sides. It is bordered to the north by Hyongjesan-guyok, to the east by Sosong and Moranbong-guyoks, to the south by Pyongchon and Chung-guyoks, and to the west by Mangyongdae-guyok.

Located at 39.03, 125.72 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Sosong-guyok

Sŏsŏng-guyŏk, or Sosong District, is one of the 19 guyŏk of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pot'ong River, west of the Moranbong-guyŏk (Moranbong District) and south of Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk (Hyongjesan District). It was established January 1958.

Located at 39.06, 125.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Potongmun

Potong Gate is the western gate of the inner complex of the walled city of Pyongyang. It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story pavilion. The gate's pavilion was destroyed by American bombings during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War, but was later reconstructed in 1955. It is listed as National Treasures #3 in North Korea.

Located at 39.0272, 125.742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea, Goguryeo, Gates in North Korea, Gates in Korea

Sopo Station

Sopo Station is a railway station in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on located on the Pyongui Line, which was formed from part of the Gyeongui Line to accommodate the shift of the capital from Seoul to Pyongyang.

Located at 39.0886, 125.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Korea

Ministry of People's Armed Forces (North Korea)

The Ministry of People’s Armed Forces (MPAF) is the government agency tasked with general administrative and logistical coordination of the Korean People’s Army. Prior to 1992, it was under the direct control of the president, with guidance from the National Defense Commission and the Workers Party of Korea Military Affairs Department. The 1992 state constitution shifts its control to the National Defense Commission of North Korea. The current minister of People's Armed Forces is Kim Kyok-sik.

Located at 39.0608, 125.739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defence ministries, Politics of North Korea, Government of North Korea, Military of North Korea


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nae-ri, Pukkyo-dong