Yodok concentration camp, Pyongyang

#56 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Yodok concentration camp was a kwalliso in North Korea. The official name was Kwan-li-so No. 15. The camp was used to segregate those seen as enemies of the state, punish them for political misdemeanors, and put them to hard labour. It was closed down in 2014. ()

Local name: 요덕 정치범수용소 Coordinates: 39°3'49"N, 125°47'20"E

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Yodok concentration camp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Taesong-guyok, Kim Il-sung University.

1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang
31 min walk • The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium stands as an imposing testament to the architectural ambitions of North Korea. Located in the heart of Pyongyang, the capital city, this massive sports venue is known for its sheer size and grandeur.
~70 ftS
Memorial, Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang
1 min walk • The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly known as the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, is a grandiose mausoleum in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is the final resting place of the country's founding father, Kim Il-sung, and his son and successor, Kim Jong-il.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang
30 min walk • Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 18 guyok that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Kim Il-sung University, Pyongyang
31 min walk • Kim Il-sung University, founded on 1 October 1946, is the first university built in North Korea. It is located on a 15-hectare campus in Pyongyang, the nation's capital.