Rimhŭng-dong
Rimhŭng-dong is a locality in Pyongyang, Pyongan. Rimhŭng-dong is situated nearby to the locality Sango-dong, as well as near Yangam-ni.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rungrado 1st of May Stadium and Kumsusan Palace of the Sun.
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Nicor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium occupying an area of 20.7 hectares on the island Rŭngrado, Pyongyang, North Korea. It opened on 1 May 1989, with its first major event being the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is situated 4 km west of Rimhŭng-dong.
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Museum
Photo: Uwe Brodrecht, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, is a building near the northeast corner of the city of Pyongyang that serves as the mausoleum for Kim Il Sung, first Supreme Leader and founder of North Korea, and for his son Kim Jong Il, whose preserved bodies have been displayed publicly since their deaths in 1994 and 2011. Kumsusan Palace of the Sun is situated 3½ km northwest of Rimhŭng-dong.
Anhak Royal Palace Site
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Anhakkung was the royal residence of the kingdom Goguryeo after the capital was moved to Pyongyang from Gungnae. The palace was built in 427 AD in the Taesong District of Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong.
Rimhŭng-dong
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Imheung-dong”, “Imhŭng-dong”, “Imhŭng-ni”, and “Rimhung-dong”
- Location: Pyongyang, Pyongan, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
39.04386° or 39° 2′ 38″ northLongitude
125.8204° or 125° 49′ 13″ eastElevation
19 metres (62 feet)Open location code
8QF72RVC+G5GeoNames ID
1876581
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Rimhŭng-dong” goes by many names.
- Korean: “림흥동”
- Korean: “림흥리”
- Korean: “임흥동”
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