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Sinŭiju

Decide whether to visit or live in Sinŭiju, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Sinŭiju?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises to avoid all but essential travel to the whole country.

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sinŭiju month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sinŭiju are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -11°C), and August the wettest (about 282 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)
January-1.0-10.688.0
February2.0-7.7198.4
March9.2-1.4229.1
April15.64.9559.4
May20.611.0909.2
June24.816.61259.4
July27.921.62358.2
August28.121.12828.5
September24.415.6949.2
October16.67.0638.2
November8.0-0.9567.1
December-0.3-8.9177.5

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What is being reported around Sinŭiju

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People and places shaping Sinŭiju

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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Past and future events in Sinŭiju

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1950

    On 7 November 1950, the city sustained heavy damage during an aerial bombardment from the United States Air Force; 95 percent of the city was destroyed.

  2. Documented history · 2018

    In 2018, a master plan for the redevelopment of the city was unveiled and shown to Kim Jong Un, which would have featured many high rise buildings and parks, centered around the road leading to the statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Sinŭiju has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Yushoku Cho

    Wikidata records Sinŭiju as this person's place of birth. Japanese speed skater.

  • Sohn Kee-chung

    South Korean Olympic athlete and long-distance runner

  • Suh Chong Kang

    South Korean martial artist

  • Yi Sung-sun

    South Korean street knight

Historical figures

  • Sohn Kee-chung

    Wikidata records Sinŭiju as this historical figure's place of birth. South Korean marathon runner (1912–2002).

Local business and employers

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

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Sinŭiju yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Sinŭiju, in brief

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

02 · History

How Sinŭiju took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Sinŭiju

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sinŭiju

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Sinŭiju

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Sinŭiju

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Sinŭiju

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08 · Questions

Questions about Sinŭiju

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Sinŭiju

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Sinŭiju located and what are its coordinates?

Sinŭiju is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 40.1006, 124.3981, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sinŭiju?

Sinŭiju has a recorded population of approximately 288,112 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sinŭiju?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sinŭiju include KO-KP, with KPW used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sinŭiju?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Sinŭiju, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.

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