Kim Chaek University of Technology, Pyongyang

Name: Kim Chaek University of Technology
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

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Kim Chaek University of Technology is a university in North Korea, on the banks of the Taedong River in Pyongyang. It is named after General Kim Chaek. ()

Local name: 김책공업종합대학 Established: 1951 (73 years ago)Coordinates: 39°0'17"N, 125°44'42"E

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Pyongyang North Korea

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Kim Chaek University of Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Juche Tower, Pyongyang Department Store No. 1, Kim Il-sung Square, Korean Central History Museum.

1.3 miNE
Tower inspired by Korean stone pagodas
Juche Tower, Pyongyang
35 min walk • Rising prominently above the Pyongyang skyline, the Juche Tower stands as an iconic monument in the heart of North Korea's capital. This imposing stone structure, officially known as the Tower of the Juche Idea, was completed in 1982 and commemorates the 70th birthday...
1.3 miN
Shopping, Department store
Pyongyang Department Store No. 1, Pyongyang
33 min walk • Pyongyang Department Store No. 1 is a significant commercial establishment located in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea. As an emblem of North Korean commerce, this department store serves as a prominent example of the country's attempts to present a facade of...
1.1 miN
Square
Kim Il-sung Square, Pyongyang
28 min walk • Kim Il-sung Square is a focal point of Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, and one of the largest public squares in the city. Named after the founding leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Il-sung, the square is a significant site for...
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Korean Central History Museum, Pyongyang
31 min walk • The Korean Central History Museum, located in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea, stands as a testament to the nation's rich and complex past. The museum, a significant cultural institution within the country, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of...
0.7 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
International Cinema Hall, Pyongyang
17 min walk • The International Cinema Hall in Pyongyang is one of the most significant cultural facilities in the capital of North Korea. Although information about this place is limited due to the closed nature of the country, it is known that this cinema is one of the few places...
1.1 miNE
Museum
Korean Art Gallery, Pyongyang
28 min walk • The Korean Art Gallery in Pyongyang is a unique place on the cultural map of North Korea, serving both as a museum and a center for contemporary art in the country. This prestigious institution is located in the heart of the capital and is a key spot for lovers of...
0.5 miN
Museum
Party Founding Museum, Pyongyang
14 min walk • The Party Founding Museum in Pyongyang, North Korea, stands as a testament to the country's political history and ideology. This imposing museum is dedicated to the foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), which governs the country.
0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pyongyang Grand Theatre, Pyongyang
11 min walk • The Pyongyang Grand Theatre is a theatre located in North Korea. It was opened in 1960.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Korean Folklore Museum, Pyongyang
33 min walk • The Korean Folklore Museum is a museum in North Korea, located north to the Korean Central History Museum next to the Taedong Gate. It was opened in February 1956. The museum has seven rooms comprising 1,800 square meters of space, with 2,100 exhibits.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Taedong Bridge, Pyongyang
21 min walk • The Taedong Bridge is a bridge over the Taedong River in Pyongyang, North Korea. The bridge was built by the Japanese and completed in 1905.
1.6 miSW
Bridge
Chungsong Bridge, Pyongyang
41 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kim Chaek University of Technology?

Nearby attractions include Chung-guyok, Pyongyang (11 min walk), Pyongyang Grand Theatre, Pyongyang (11 min walk), Party Founding Museum, Pyongyang (14 min walk), Mirae Scientists Street, Pyongyang (19 min walk).

How to get to Kim Chaek University of Technology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kim Chaek University of Technology:

Trolleybus

Stop • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

P'yŏngyang (13 min walk)
Ponghwa (14 min walk)

Metro

Ponghwa • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Yŏnggwang • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)

Tram

평양역 • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Dangsang district • Lines: 1 (29 min walk)

Bus

대동문 • Lines: 10 (34 min walk)