Wonsan

Introduction

Cooperative farm near Wonsan

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Wonsan is a sea port in North Korea with a population of about 350,000. Although it's hard for foreigners to ever visit Wonsan, that does not mean the you shouldn't try. Visiting independent is not possible, but some tours include a trip to Wonsan. Wonsan is infamous for its fish processing plants and shipyards throught North Korea.

Sights and Activities

• Songdowon Beach - Famous for its clear waters.
• Songdowon Pleasure Grounds - A Park and home to Songdowon International Children's Union Camp (A cultural exchange program). It recives up to 1,200 kids from around the world every year.

Weather

North Korean beachlife at the Japanse Sea near Wonsan

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Generally Wonsan has cold winters and warm summers, typical for a continental climate. Conditions are mostly dry and sunny, with rain concentrating in the hot summer months. In winter, frost and snow is common, though its location along the coast means that it's generally less extreme compared to more inland cities like Pyongyang.

Getting There

Wonsan is connected to the rest of North Korea by road, rail and flights.

Sleep

• Kaeson Hotel - 164 rooms, €60-85.
• Tongmyon Hotel - Songdowong Beach, Has a Billards table and a Bookstore, €60-85.
• Songdowon Tourist Hotel - Songdowon Pleasure Grounds, 83 rooms, €45-60.

Learn

Wonsan is home to eight different universities and colleges:

• Songdowon University
• Kumgang University
• Tonghae University
• Jong Jun Thaek University of Economics
• Wŏnsan University of Medicine
• Jo Gun Sil University of Engineering
• Wŏnsan First University of Education
• Ri Su Dok University

Keep Connected

The North Korean Central Broadcasting station is 882 kHz AM.

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls