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Kaesŏng

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kaesŏng month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kaesŏng are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -7°C), and July the wettest (about 301 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January1.2-7.4197.7
February3.9-5.3238.5
March10.70.1399.1
April16.85.9659.3
May21.511.41209.4
June25.816.91469.6
July28.221.73018.1
August28.621.92758.9
September24.916.81528.4
October17.98.9758.0
November10.11.1487.3
December2.1-6.2247.3

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People and places shaping Kaesŏng

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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Kaesŏng yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • "North Korea opens hidden city to tourists." BBC News. Friday 7 December 2007.

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Kwanumsa

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Buddhist temple in North Korea.

  • Koryo Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Museum in Kaesong, North Korea.

  • Chomsongdae

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Observatory in Kaesong, North Korea.

  • Manwoldae

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Main palace of the Goryeo dynasty located in Kaesong.

  • Gyeongdeokgung Palace

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Palace of Taejo.

  • Tower of Immortality (Kaesong City)

    Wikidata places this site in Kaesŏng. Memorial in Kaesong City.

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01 · Overview

Kaesŏng, in brief

Kaesŏng is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kaesŏng took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kaesŏng

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kaesŏng

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kaesŏng

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kaesŏng

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kaesŏng

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kaesŏng

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kaesŏng

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kaesŏng located and what are its coordinates?

Kaesŏng is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 37.9708, 126.5544 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kaesŏng?

Kaesŏng has a recorded population of approximately 338,155 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kaesŏng?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kaesŏng include ko-KP, and the circulating currency is KPW.

04 · Q&A

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