Hoeryong
Hoeryong, a city in North Korea's North Hamgyong Province, sits on the Tumen River opposite Jilin Province in China, in mountain terrain near the border. It is known as the birthplace of Kim Jong Suk — mother of Kim Jong Il and first wife of Kim Il Sung — commemorated by the Hoeryong Revolutionary Site. The former Kwalliso No. 22 concentration camp was located a short distance from the city.
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- Population43,831
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi
Nearest airports
Hoeryong: quick answers
Where is Hoeryong?
Hoeryong is in North Korea.
How do you get to Hoeryong?
The nearest airport is Yanji (YNJ), about 1 hr 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hoeryong?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -13°C9°F. The wettest month is July, with about 154 mm6.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hoeryong?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hoeryong?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Namyang Workers' District.