Haeju
A port city on Haeju Bay in North Korea's mountain terrain, Haeju served as a provincial administrative centre through the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties and remains the capital of South Hwanghae Province today. The Gwangseok Stream runs through the city's centre before emptying into the bay, and Haeju Port sits on the Ryongdang Peninsula. The city became a significant hub for Sino-Korean trade in the early 20th century and retains an industrial base including chemical and cement production.
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- Population222,396
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Haeju: quick answers
Where is Haeju?
Haeju is in North Korea, about 74 km46 miles in a straight line from Kaesong.
How do you get to Haeju?
The nearest airport is Pyongyang (FNJ), about 2 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Haeju?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is July, with about 275 mm10.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Haeju?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Haeju?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sariwon.