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Ssuk Islet, Pyongyang

#86 among attractions in Pyongyang

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°59'20"N, 125°42'43"E
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Pyongyang North Korea

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Ssuk Islet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tongil Market, Chungsong Bridge, USS Pueblo, Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex.

  • tongil market pyongyang location map
    1.2 miSE
    Market, Shopping

    Tongil Market, Pyongyang

    32 min walk • Tongil Market, also known as the Unification Market, is a notable shopping destination located in Pyongyang, North Korea. As a significant commercial hub within the city, it provides a unique glimpse into the daily lives and economic activities of the local populace.

  • chungsong bridge pyongyang0.5 miE
    Bridge

    Chungsong Bridge, Pyongyang

    14 min walk • The Chungsong Bridge is a major road bridge across the Taedong River in Pyongyang opened in 1983. In the middle of the bridge it has off- and on-ramps westward to the smaller Ssuk Island where the Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex is located, and then on across a ditch to the larger and mainly agricultural Turu Island.

  • uss pueblo pyongyang0.7 miE
    Ship

    USS Pueblo, Pyongyang

    19 min walk • USS Pueblo is a Banner-class environmental research ship, attached to Navy intelligence as a spy ship, which was attacked and captured by North Korean forces on 23 January 1968, in what was later known as the "Pueblo incident" or alternatively, as the "Pueblo crisis".

  • pyongyang sci tech complex~70 ftS
    Museum

    Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex, Pyongyang

    1 min walk • The DPRK Sci-Tech Complex is a science and technology centre housed in a large atom-shaped building located on Ssuk Island in Pyongyang, accessed by the Chungsong Bridge. It was completed in 2015.

  • pyongchon guyok pyongyang location map
    0.9 miNE
    City, Neighbourhood

    Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang

    23 min walk • P'yŏngch'ŏn-guyŏk is one of the 18 guyŏk of P'yŏngyang, North Korea. It is bordered by the Taedong River in the south and the Pothonggang Canal in the north and Potong River in the west, and to the east by Chung-guyŏk, from which it is separated by the yard area of P'yŏngyang railway station.

  • seosan football stadium pyongyang location map
    1.6 miNW
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Seosan Football Stadium, Pyongyang

    41 min walk • Sŏsan Stadium is a football stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people, and was built by the North Korean army in 1988 for the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ssuk Islet?

Nearby attractions include Pyongyang Sci-Tech Complex, Pyongyang (1 min walk), Chungsong Bridge, Pyongyang (14 min walk), USS Pueblo, Pyongyang (19 min walk), Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang (23 min walk).

How to get to Ssuk Islet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ssuk Islet:

Trolleybus
  • Stop • Lines: 10 (22 min walk)

Tram
  • Stop • Lines: 2, 3 (20 min walk)

Where to next? Visit pyongyang P'yŏngyang region page or discover the top tourist attractions in North Korea.

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