Sinŭiju
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Sinŭiju is not recommended; entry is tightly controlled, and the overall country advisory is to avoid non‑essential travel.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Political instability and strict regime control
- International sanctions limiting services
- Limited diplomatic presence and consular assistance
- Potential for sudden changes to border crossing rules
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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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.0 | -10.6 | 8 | 8.0 |
| February | 2.0 | -7.7 | 19 | 8.4 |
| March | 9.2 | -1.4 | 22 | 9.1 |
| April | 15.6 | 4.9 | 55 | 9.4 |
| May | 20.6 | 11.0 | 90 | 9.2 |
| June | 24.8 | 16.6 | 125 | 9.4 |
| July | 27.9 | 21.6 | 235 | 8.2 |
| August | 28.1 | 21.1 | 282 | 8.5 |
| September | 24.4 | 15.6 | 94 | 9.2 |
| October | 16.6 | 7.0 | 63 | 8.2 |
| November | 8.0 | -0.9 | 56 | 7.1 |
| December | -0.3 | -8.9 | 17 | 7.5 |
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People and places shaping Sinŭiju
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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026Past and future events in Sinŭiju
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Previously
- 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.
- 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.
- 1950 aerial bombardment
On 7 November 1950, 95 % of Sinŭiju was destroyed by a United States Air Force bombing raid.
- 2018 redevelopment master plan
A master plan for high‑rise buildings and parks was unveiled to Kim Jong Un but remains largely unimplemented.
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- Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge - Wikipedia
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- Wikidata structured records for Sinŭiju
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01 · OverviewSinŭiju, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sinŭiju took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sinŭiju
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sinŭiju
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sinŭiju
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sinŭiju
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sinŭiju
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sinŭiju
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sinŭiju located and what are its coordinates?
Sinŭiju is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 40.1006, 124.3981 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sinŭiju?
Sinŭiju has a recorded population of approximately 288,112 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sinŭiju?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sinŭiju include ko-KP, and the circulating currency is KPW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sinŭiju?
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