Sinhŭng il-tong
District of Pyongyang
in Pyongyang, North Korea

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.034 and 125.754 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 2' 1" and E 125° 45' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KPW
Spoken languages:
Korean
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:25 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Pyongyang
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
10:26 am and 10:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.165 and -56.891 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carilo
References
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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 Sinhŭng il-tong

The district Sinhŭng il-tong of Pyongyang in Pyongyang is a subburb in North Korea and is a district of the nations capital.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: P'yongsong, Namp'o, Sariwon, Chaeryong-up and Haeju. 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 roller coaster of death

Published: December 03, 2009
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Riding the roller coaster at the Mangyongdae Fun Fair in Pyongyang, North Korea http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Hot Pot Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 02:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Hot Pot Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


Mangyongdae Fun Fair - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: May 13, 2010
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Mangyongdae Fun Fair footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


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...


Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: June 10, 2010
Length: 14:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Pyongyang No. 1 Duck Barbecue Restaurant footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


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

2013-08-25 平壤地鐵, 全球最深地鐵之一, 此次由千里馬線復興站坐到榮光站, 北韓只對遊客開放此兩站... 全程由導遊帶領.. 站外不許拍照Chŏllima...


Pyongyang Metro (Puhung Station Entrance)

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 23:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Entrance to the Puhung Metro station in Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009) http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


North Korea tour: Juche Tower, Pyongyang

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kjerstih

Visiting the Juche Tower in Pyongyang, North Korea.


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

Published: August 13, 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 -------------...


Kim Il-Sung Square - Pyongyang, North Korea (September 2009)

Published: January 17, 2010
Length: 28:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lindsay Fincher

Kim Il-Sung Square footage from the official North Korean Tourism DVD of my September 2009 trip. http://www.lindsayfincher.com/category/north-korea-2009.


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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.

Juche Tower

The Juche Tower (officially the Tower of the Juche Idea) is a monument in Pyongyang, North Korea. The tower is named after the principle of Juche, developed by Kim Il Sung as a blend of autarky, self-reliance, nationalism, Korean traditionalism, and Marxism-Leninism. Completed in 1982, it is sited on the eastern bank of the River Taedong, directly opposite Kim Il Sung Square which is situated on the other side of the river. It was made to commemorate Kim Il Sung's 70th birthday.

Located at 39.0176, 125.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1982, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Monuments and memorials in North Korea, Towers in North Korea, National symbols of North Korea, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang

Supreme People's Assembly

The Supreme People's Assembly (Hangul: 최고 인민 회의) is the unicameral parliament of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea. It consists of one deputy from each of 687 constituencies, elected to five-year terms. North Korea is a single-party state with the Workers' Party of Korea in power. Although two other parties exist, they are completely subservient to the WPK, which is granted a monopoly of power under the constitution.

Located at 39.0286, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliaments by country, Government of North Korea, Unicameral legislatures, Supreme People's Assembly, National legislatures

Yanggakdo International Hotel

Yanggakdo International Hotel is one of the largest working hotels and the second tallest building in North Korea, after the Ryugyong Hotel. The hotel is located on Yanggakdo (Yanggak Island), two kilometers to the south-east of the center of Pyongyang, the nation's capital. It rises to an overall height of 170 metres and sports a slowly revolving restaurant on the 47th floor. The hotel is said to contain 1,000 rooms and a total floor space of 87,870 square metres .

Located at 38.9989, 125.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotel buildings completed in 1992, Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Hotels established in 1995

Chongnyon Hotel

The Chongnyon Hotel is a Class 'A' hotel located in P'yongyang, the capital city of North Korea. It has 30 floors, and opened in 1989. It is located at Chongchun (Youth) Street, Mangyongdae district, at the junction of Chongchun Street and Kwangbok (Liberation) Street.

Located at 39.023, 125.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1989, Hotels in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Skyscrapers in North Korea, Skyscraper hotels, Hotels established in 1989

List of airports in North Korea

This is a list of airports in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. North Korea may have as many as 78 usable airfields, although the state's secrecy makes it difficult to ascertain their number and condition with certainty. The state carrier, Air Koryo, joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the late 1990s, and North Korea has proclaimed a program to upgrade several airports to international standards.

Located at 39.02, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lists of airports by country, Airports in North Korea, North Korea transport-related lists, Lists of buildings and structures in North Korea

Liberation Monument

The Liberation Monument is a monument in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in 1947 to honour Red Army soldiers who took part in liberating Korea from Imperial Japanese occupation during the final stage of the Second World War. Soviet paratroopers took control of Pyongyang on August 24, 1945. The monument is composed of a stele surmounted by a five-pointed red star, with the entire structure attaining a height of 30 meters.

Located at 39.0351, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1947, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Kim Chaek University of Technology

Kim Chaek University of Technology is a university in North Korea, located on the bank of the Taedong River in Pyongyang. The university is named after General Kim Chaek. Kim Chaek University of Technology was originally part of Kim Il Sung University before it was established as the Pyongyang College of Technology (平壤工業大學)" in 1948.

Located at 39.0028, 125.746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang

Songyo-guyok

Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk or Songyo District is one of the 19 guyŏk that constitute the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River at the center of East Pyongyang. It is bordered to the south by Nakrang-guyok, to the north by Tongdaewon-guyok and to the east by Ryokpo and Sadong-guyoks. It was established in September 1959.

Located at 38.9969, 125.771 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Tongdaewon-guyok

Tongdaewŏn-guyŏk or Tongdaewon District is one of the 20 wards, and one of the six that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. It sits on the eastern bank of the Taedong River. It is north of Sŏn'gyo-guyŏk (Songyo District), south of Taedonggang-guyŏk (Taedonggang District) and west of Sadong-guyŏk (Sadong District) and Ryŏkp'o-guyŏk (Ryokpho District). It was established in October 1960.

Located at 39.0149, 125.781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Taedonggang-guyok

Taedonggang-guyŏk, or Taedong River District, is one of the 19 guyŏk, and one of the six that constitute East Pyongyang, North Korea. Taedonggang-guyŏk is on the eastern bank of the Taedong River, north of Tongdaewŏn-guyŏk and west of Sadong-guyŏk (Sadong District). It was established in January 1958.

Located at 39.0353, 125.789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Pyongyang

Kim Il-sung Square

Kim Il-sung Square is a large city square in the center of Pyongyang, North Korea, and is named after the founding leader of North Korea, Kim Il-sung. Opened in August 1954, the square is located on the west bank of the Taedong River, directly opposite the Juche Tower on the other side of the river. It is the 30th largest square in the world, having an area of about 75,000 square meters (807,293 square feet) which can accommodate a rally of more than 100,000 people.

Located at 39.0195, 125.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in North Korea, Geography of Pyongyang, National squares, Kim Il-sung

East Pyongyang Grand Theatre

The East Pyongyang Grand Theatre is a 2500 seat theatre located in the North Korean city of Pyongyang. It was the site of the 2008 concert by the New York Philharmonic, which was the first significant cultural visit to North Korea by the United States since the Korean War. The hall was built in 1989 and is normally a venue for performances that celebrate North Korea's dynastic leaders and national achievements, and "revolutionary operas that depict North Korea's struggles in song and dance.

Located at 39.0312, 125.77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Music venues completed in 1989, Indoor arenas in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Event venues established in 1989, Theatres in North Korea

Workers' Party of Korea

The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is the ruling political party of North Korea (DPRK). It is also called the Korean Workers' Party (KWP).

Located at 39.0209, 125.753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government of North Korea, Parties of single-party systems, Anti-Revisionist organizations, Socialist parties in Asia, Communist parties in Korea, Political parties established in 1949, Political parties in North Korea

Taedongmun

Not to be confused with Dongdaemun, the old east gate of Seoul TaedongmunChosŏn'gŭl 대동문 Hancha 大同門 McCune–Reischauer Taedongmun Revised Romanization Daedongmun Taedong Gate is the eastern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang, and one of the National Treasures of North Korea.

Located at 39.0225, 125.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea, Goguryeo, Gates in North Korea, Gates in Korea

Ryongwang Pavilion

Ryongwang Pavilion is a scenic overlook located in the central district of Pyongyang, North Korea. Located on the bank of the Taedong River, the pavilion was first constructed during the Goguryeo dynasty as "Sansu Pavilion", and was part of the defenses of the walled city of Pyongyang (along with the nearby Taedong Gate and Pyongyang Bell. It is labeled as National Treasure #16 in North Korea.

Located at 39.0233, 125.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea

Changchung Cathedral

Changchung Cathedral is the nominal cathedral of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Pyongyang, North Korea, located in the Changchung neighborhood of Songyo-guyok, Pyongyang. It is one of only four official Christian places of worship in Pyongyang. Before the division of Korea, Pyongyang was the city with the highest number of Christian believers in Korea, and was known as the "Korean Jerusalem". By 1945, nearly 1/6 of its citizens were Christians.

Located at 39.0069, 125.778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang

Grand People's Study House

The Grand People's Study House is the central library located in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. The building is situated on Kim Il-sung Square by the banks of the Taedong River.

Located at 39.0203, 125.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Library buildings completed in 1982, History of North Korea, National libraries, North Korean culture, Libraries in North Korea

Sungnyong Hall

Sungryong Hall is a shrine dedicated to the founding kings of ancient Korea located in the center of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #6.

Located at 39.0244, 125.751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, National Treasures of North Korea

Okryugwan

Okryugwan or Okryu Restaurant is a restaurant in Pyongyang, North Korea, founded in 1960. North Korea analyst Andrei Lankov describes it as one of two restaurants—the other being Ch'ongryugwan—which have "defined the culinary life of Pyongyang" since the 1980s, and a "living museum of culinary art". The chief chef is Ra Suk-gyong.

Located at 39.0286, 125.758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Companies of North Korea, Restaurants in North Korea, Companies established in 1960, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Visitor attractions in Pyongyang

Okryu Bridge

Okryu Bridge, also spelled Ongnyu Bridge, is a bridge on the Taedong River in Pyongyang, North Korea. Construction began in March 1958; the bridge was opened in August 1960. Located between the Rungra Bridge and Taedong Bridge, it is one of six Pyongyang bridges on the Taedong. It connects Chung-guyok on the Taedong's right (west) bank to Taedonggang-guyok on the left bank. The famous restaurant Okryugwan is near its right foot, while the Juche Tower is located just south of its left foot.

Located at 39.025, 125.761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Bridges completed in 1960

Rungna Bridge

The Rungna Bridge is a bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea, one of the city's six bridges on the Taedong River. Located between the Okryu Bridge to the south and Chongryu Bridge to the north, it connects Moranbong-guyok on the right (west) bank of the Taedong River with Taedonggang-guyok on the left bank, passing through Rungnado Island in the middle. It totals 1,070 metres in length. It was completed in 1988. An image of the bridge appeared on the reverse of 500-won banknotes from 1992.

Located at 39.0339, 125.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in North Korea, Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Bridges completed in 1988

Rungnado

Rungna Islet is an islet in Pyongyang, North Korea, located in the middle of the Taedong River. Its total area is 1.3 square kilometres . The Chongryu Bridge on the north side and the Rungna Bridge on the south side connect the islet to the rest of Pyongyang. The islet is a good place to see some of the Eight Views of Pyongyang. Recreational facilities on the islet include the Rungnado May Day Stadium.

Located at 39.0339, 125.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of North Korea, Geography of Pyongyang

Pyongyang Foreigners School

Pyongyang Foreigners School "평양외국인학교" is a primary school in Pyongyang, North Korea exclusively for foreign children. A school with the same name in Korean, but the English language name "Pyeng Yang Foreign School" operated as an American Presbyterian mission school, and was closed in 1940 with the greater militarization of Korea.

Located at 39.0236, 125.791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in North Korea, Education in Pyongyang

Munsu Funfair

The Munsu Funfair is an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea. Opened in 1984, the park is located near the Chongnyu Bridge, and is across the Taedong River from the Rungrado May Day Stadium.

Located at 39.0402, 125.782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amusement parks in North Korea, Pyongyang

Pyongyang Department Store No. 1

The Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 (also known as Paradise Department Store) is a major retail store in Pyongyang, North Korea. Located in downtown Pyongyang, it is one of the largest retail stores in the country and is often the site of large commodity exhibitions. The store offers a wide variety of items including foodstuffs, electronics, clothing, and furniture. As of 2013, approximately 70% of the items in the store are produced domestically.

Located at 39.0222, 125.754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Pyongyang, Pyongyang

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sinhŭng l-tong, Sinhŭng il-tong, 신흥일동, Sinhŭng 1-tong, 신흥1동