Sŏkka-bong

Sŏkka-bong is a peak in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea and has an elevation of 1,108 metres. Sŏkka-bong is situated nearby to the locality Suryŏm-dong, as well as near Manp’ok-tong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kumgangsan and Pyohunsa.

Kumgangsan

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Kumgangsan, literally the Diamond Mountains, is in North Korea. The mountain and surroundings were listed as a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025.

Pyohunsa

Buddhist temple

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P'yohun-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mount Kumgang, North Korea. Founded in the 7th century under the kingdom of Silla, it is the only one of Mount Kumgang's four great temples to have survived the Korean War.

Sŏkka-bong

Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,108 metres
Also known as: “Seokgabong” and “Sokka-bong”
Category: landform
Location: Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

38.62624° or 38° 37′ 35″ north

Longitude

128.09083° or 128° 5′ 27″ east

Elevation

1,108 metres (3,635 feet)

Open location code

8QCCJ3GR+F8

GeoNames ID

1931800

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In Other Languages

“Sŏkka-bong” goes by many names.

Korean: “석가봉”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Suryŏm-dong and Manp’ok-tong.

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Highlights include Hyŏlmang-bong and Ŭnjŏ-gol.

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