Wi-ch’on
Wi-ch’on is a locality in Pyongyang, Pyongan. Wi-ch’on is situated nearby to the quarter Miam-dong, as well as near the locality Nam-dong.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kumsusan Palace of the Sun and Rungrado 1st of May Stadium.
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 the mausoleum where the preserved bodies of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, the eternal leaders of Juche Korea, are displayed.
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.
Kwangmyong Station
Tram stop
Kwangmyŏng Station is a closed station on Hyŏksin Line of the Pyongyang Metro. The station is reported to be closed since 1995, due to the mausoleum of Kim Il Sung being located at that station.
Wi-ch’on
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Wichon”
- Location: Pyongyang, Pyongan, North Korea, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
39.05972° or 39° 3′ 35″ northLongitude
125.7875° or 125° 47′ 15″ eastElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
8QF73Q5Q+V2GeoNames ID
1932410
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Wi-ch’on from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Wi-ch’on” goes by many names.
- Korean: “위촌”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Wi-ch’on”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Miam-dong and Nam-dong.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Geumsusantaeyanggungjeon and Hapchang-dari.
Pyongan: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Nampho, Sinuiju, Kaechon, and Hyangsan County.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.