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Keysung – a city of direct responsibility in the CNDPR, but not part of the Huiui Puktto Province. One of the main industrial and cultural centers of North Korea. It is the most southerly city of Korea.
Keysung – an ancient city. It was inhabited in the non-political times, and a permanent settlement was established in the first centuries of modern times. In the 10th century, Koksingon became the capital of the first Common Kingdom of Creole and remained so in the 14th century. After the partition of Korea in 1945, Kōsōn, south of the 38th Parallel, was in South Korea. In 1951 it was occupied by the KNDR troops. It was also here, in 1953, that the Treaty of the End of the Korean War was signed, which sealed the current border between the Korean states.
Kyōsōn, as the former ancient ancient ancient capital, has many ancient architectural treasures. Many of them remain at the Academy of Sciences (now the citys main museum). In Kõsong, one can see the old rulers of the Kõsong period, cemeteries, mounds, temples, and traditional Korean houses. On the mountain of Chokemon, there is a waterfall called Pacquinon and a giant statue of Judah carved out of stone. Kõsung – one of only two cities in the KKDR that can be visited by South Korean tourists.
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- Air quality: 60 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 190,000 people
- GDP: $1,300 / year
- Power outlets: 115V230V60Hz50Hz
- Internet: 1 Mbps
- Best wireless: Koryolink
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: We suggest tipping them around 15 euros (or 120RMB) per day per traveler. Obviously tipping anywhere in North Korea is far from compulsory, but we certainly do encourage it.
- Apartment listings: Korea DPR
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best short-haul air carrier: Air Koryo
- Best intl air carrier: Air Koryo
- Monthly costs for expat: $600
- Monthly costs for family: $1500
- Monthly costs for local: $430
- Meal: $5
- Small Cola: $1
- Beer 1 Pint: $2
- Coffee: $3
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