Kaesong, Special administrative city in southwestern North Korea
Located 70 kilometers northwest of Seoul, Kaesong stands at an elevation of 489 meters between Mount Songak and Mount Osong mountain ranges.
The city functioned as the capital of the Goryeo dynasty from 935 to 1392, acquiring a strategic position for trade and administrative control.
The Historic Monuments of Kaesong, containing twelve medieval sites including temples, tombs and palace remains, received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2013.
The Kaesong Industrial Region housed 123 South Korean manufacturing companies employing 53,000 North Korean workers until its closure in 2016.
North Korean ginseng cultivation in Kaesong maintains centuries-old export traditions to China and Southeast Asian markets.
Elevation above the sea: 489 m
GPS coordinates: 37.96667,126.55000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
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