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Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The heavily fortified border between North and South Korea, offering a sobering glimpse into the division of the Korean Peninsula.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Kaesong, North Korea · Asia
Kaesŏng is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Paech’ŏn-ŭp, 57km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Kaesŏng is a city located in Kaesong, North Korea. With a population of 338,155, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kaesŏng sits in North Korea. It's in the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kaesŏng to your route.
Kaesong (UK: , US: ; Korean: [kɛ.sɔŋ]) is a special city in the southern part of North Korea (formerly in North Hwanghae Province), and the capital of Korea during the Taebong kingdom and subsequent Goryeo dynasty. The city is near the Kaesong Industrial Region close to the border with South Korea and contains theRead more
remains of the Manwoldae palace. Called Songdo while it was the ancient capital of Goryeo, the city prospered as a trade centre that produced Korean ginseng. Kaesong now functions as North Korea's light industry centre.
During the Japanese occupation from 1910 to 1945, the city was known by the Japanese pronunciation of its name, "Kaijō". Between 1945 and 1950, Kaesong was part of South Korea and under its control. During the Korean War, North Korea captured the city, and the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement left the city under North Korean control. Due to the city's proximity to the border with South Korea, Kaesong has hosted cross-border economic exchanges between the two countries as well as the jointly run Kaesong Industrial Region.
As of 2009, the city had a population of 192,578.
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Kaesŏng is located in Kaesong, North Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.9708 latitude, 126.5544 longitude.
Kaesŏng has a population of approximately 338,155 people, making it a city in North Korea.
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The heavily fortified border between North and South Korea, offering a sobering glimpse into the division of the Korean Peninsula.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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A UNESCO World Heritage palace famed for its Secret Garden, considered the finest example of Joseon Dynasty palace architecture.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Seoul's cultural heart lined with traditional teahouses, antique shops, galleries, and craft stores in a charming pedestrian street.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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